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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Muhana grasslands\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-maharashtra2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T054500
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagalhat Nala\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-nagalhat-nala-dehradun-uttarakhand/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mohadi falls and Tincha Falls\, Indore\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-mohadi-tincha-falls-indore-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddaballapura - Kuruvigere Village\, Bengaluru (World Sparrow Day)
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-doddaballapura-kuruvigere-village-bengaluru-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar University\, Chh. Sambhajinagar
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-babasaheb-amedkar-university-campus-chh-sambhajinagar/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260320T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260320T083000
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SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at New Govt. Girls College\, Khairagarh\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-new-govt-girls-college-ch/
CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122551
CREATED:20260306T110113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T115714Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-5/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T213000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-ts-chanakya-navi-mumbai-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T093000
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Safari Park\, Kolkata\, West Bengal
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-rabindra-sarobar-safari-park-kolkata-wb2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122551
CREATED:20260305T063721Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Sims Park\, Conoor\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-sims-park-conoor-tamil-nadu-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122551
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122551
CREATED:20260309T081535Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vadavali\, Thane\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-vadavali-thane-mh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122551
CREATED:20260306T064626Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chidikhon Wildlife Sanctuary\, Narsinghgarh (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-chidikhon-wildlife-sanctuary-narsinghgarh-mp2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T090000
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CREATED:20260306T062950Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sondekoppa Lake\, Bangalore
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-sondekoppa-lake-bangalore-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-vetal-tekdi-pune-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T083000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vaderahalli Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-vaderahalli-lake-bengaluru-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T063000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhilkheda Village Bhoj Wetland\, Ramser Site \, Bhopal\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-bhilheda-village-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T210000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Love Kush Vatika\, Dholpur\, Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-love-kush-vatika-dholpur-rajasthan-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122551
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SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-maulana-azad-national-institute-of-technology/
CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122551
CREATED:20260309T101714Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mallathahalli Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-mallathahalli-lake-bengaluru/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T080000
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CREATED:20260309T162856Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagalhat Nala\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-nagalhat-nala-dehradun/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260309T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260314T083000
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SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham\, Kollam\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://079de6d7-41c5-454b-96aa-6f38bde5c651.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-amrita-vishwa-vidyapeetham-kollam-kerala/
CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T100000
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
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CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T122551
CREATED:20260302T071001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T095140Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Ram - Mula Confluence and Devrai\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-ram-mula-confluence-and-devrai-pune-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T093000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Halali Dam\, Bhopal\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-halali-dam-bhopal-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T093000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Valley Park\,Belapur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
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CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T090000
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CREATED:20260302T064002Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T064500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260308T084500
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kaliyasota Dam View Point\, Bhopal\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Kolkata\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										29 March\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Sounak Dutta and Sudipta Ghosh\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the western bank of the Hooghly River in Howrah\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is a living museum of plant diversity and one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens in India. Established in 1787 by Colonel Robert Kyd of the British East India Company\, the garden was originally created to promote the cultivation of economically important plants. Today\, spread over an impressive 273 acres\, it hosts over 12\,000 living plants from across the globe\, including some of the rarest and most exotic species.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The garden’s crown jewel is the iconic Great Banyan Tree\, often hailed as the largest tree in the world in terms of canopy spread. This more-than-250-year-old botanical wonder covers over 3.5 acres with its sprawling aerial roots\, creating the illusion of a miniature forest. The garden boasts extensive collections of palms\, orchids\, aquatic plants\, medicinal species\, and towering mahoganies\, along with meticulously maintained avenues and water bodies that serve as important habitats for birds\, butterflies\, and other wildlife.\n\nRich in history and biodiversity\, AJCBIBG is not just a recreational escape but also a hub for botanical research and conservation under the Botanical Survey of India. Its role extends beyond preserving plant species—it also provides vital ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration\, cooling the surrounding area\, and supporting urban biodiversity in the bustling Kolkata–Howrah region. For students\, researchers\, birdwatchers\, and casual visitors alike\, the garden remains a place where science\, history\, and natural beauty converge.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sounak DuttaSounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion\, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year\, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders. 				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Sudipta GhoshSudipta is from Kolkata and is an academician who teaches Biology in a college. Coming from a background of Zoology\, she is an avid observer of Nature. She is passionate about Birding and is also deeply involved with activities promoting Nature awareness among all age groups. 				\n				\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 Botanical Garden				\n				\n				\n				\n									With over 180 bird species recorded within its sprawling 273-acre landscape\, the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG) is one of eastern India’s most important avian refuges. Its rich mosaic of towering trees\, bamboo groves\, open lawns\, wetlands\, and the iconic Great Banyan Tree creates a variety of microhabitats that sustain both resident and migratory birds throughout the year. Common residents such as the Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon\, Rose-ringed Parakeet\, Lineated Barbet\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Jungle Babbler\, and Oriental Magpie-Robin can be seen flitting among the dense canopy or foraging along the leafy avenues. The garden’s water bodies attract Indian Cormorants\, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas\, White-breasted Waterhens\, and Indian Pond-Herons\, while migratory visitors like Whiskered Terns\, Wood Sandpipers\, and Common Sandpipers use them as seasonal stopovers.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The diversity extends to raptors such as the Shikra\, Black Kite\, Oriental Honey-buzzard\, and occasional winter visitors like the Booted Eagle and Indian Spotted Eagle—clear indicators of a healthy prey base and functioning ecosystem. In spring and winter\, the lush undergrowth comes alive with the songs of Orange-headed Thrushes\, Taiga Flycatchers\, Blyth’s Reed Warblers\, and Yellow-browed Warblers. The garden also shelters more elusive species like the Dollarbird\, Thick-billed Green-Pigeon\, and Striated Heron\, rewarding patient birdwatchers.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jungle Babbler				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eastern Cattle Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					House Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-crowned Night Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Summary of Walk				\n				\n				\n				\n									The bird walk at the historic AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden saw 12 participants from diverse backgrounds come together for a rich nature experience. Known for its iconic Great Banyan Tree and diverse plant life\, the garden provided an ideal setting for birding\, with 35 species recorded during the walk. Highlights included close views of Red-breasted Parakeets in breeding plumage and active sightings of Stork-billed Kingfishers.\n 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The session was interactive and engaging\, with participants sharing their “dream birds” and learning about bird behaviour\, migration\, and myths. Beyond birds\, the group also observed butterflies\, dragonflies\, and even a turtle in the water\, ending the walk with a visit to the blooming Cannonball Tree—making it a wholesome and memorable nature experience.								\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-kaliyasota-dam-river-view-bhopal-mp3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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