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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Atali Forest\, Ambivli\, Kalyan
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bangalore\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										31 May\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rs 200/- per head\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. 				\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 Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Blue Faced Malkoha				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Eagle				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Junglefowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Francolin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Laughing Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Scan to Register				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-atali-forest-ambivli-kalyan/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250607T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250607T080000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121102
CREATED:20250530T101853Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Jahapanah City Forest\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bangalore\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										31 May\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rs 200/- per head\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. 				\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 Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Blue Faced Malkoha				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Eagle				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Junglefowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Francolin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Laughing Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Scan to Register				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jahapanah-city-forest-new-delhi/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250608T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250608T083000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121102
CREATED:20250608T074618Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Karanji Lake\, Mysuru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bangalore\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										31 May\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rs 200/- per head\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. 				\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 Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Blue Faced Malkoha				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Eagle				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Junglefowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Francolin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Laughing Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Scan to Register				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karanji-lake-mysuru/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250608T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250608T083000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121102
CREATED:20250608T103039Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bangalore\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										31 May\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rs 200/- per head\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. 				\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 Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Blue Faced Malkoha				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Eagle				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Junglefowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Francolin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Laughing Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Scan to Register				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lal-bagh-bengaluru-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250615T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250615T093000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121102
CREATED:20250610T083541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T063152Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bangalore\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										31 May\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rs 200/- per head\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. 				\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 Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Blue Faced Malkoha				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Eagle				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Junglefowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Francolin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Laughing Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Scan to Register				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chhini-tanakpur-uk/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250615T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250615T093000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121102
CREATED:20250610T111346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T063418Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Canal Road\, Goware\, Karad
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bangalore\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										31 May\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rs 200/- per head\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. 				\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 Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Blue Faced Malkoha				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Eagle				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Junglefowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Francolin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Laughing Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Scan to Register				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-canal-road-goware-karad/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250621T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250621T083000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121102
CREATED:20250615T075350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T121331Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake\, Kolkata
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bangalore\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										31 May\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rs 200/- per head\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. 				\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 Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Blue Faced Malkoha				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Eagle				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Junglefowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Francolin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Laughing Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Scan to Register				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-lake/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250622T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250622T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T121102
CREATED:20250615T054305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T121238Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dhamandhari\, Shimla (HP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Benakana Halla Forest Patch\, Bangalore\, Karnataka				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bangalore\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										31 May\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Rs 200/- per head\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Rising quietly on the outskirts of Bangalore\, Kallukote Hill is a rugged slice of the Deccan landscape where ancient granite outcrops meet open scrub and grassland. The terrain is defined by weathered boulders\, sparse soil\, and hardy vegetation—think thorny shrubs\, native grasses\, and resilient trees that thrive in harsh\, sun-baked conditions. This seemingly stark environment is\, in fact\, teeming with life. Reptiles bask on warm rocks\, butterflies drift through patches of wildflowers after brief rains\, and small mammals find refuge in crevices\, making the hill an understated yet vital ecological pocket within a rapidly expanding city.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Kallukote offers a very different rhythm compared to wetlands—here\, it’s about scanning skylines and listening closely. Raptors ride thermals overhead\, larks and pipits blend seamlessly into the grass\, and species like shrikes and chats use exposed perches to hunt. Early mornings often bring a chorus of calls carried by the wind\, rewarding those who slow down and observe. However\, this fragile habitat faces increasing pressure from quarrying\, real estate expansion\, and unregulated human activity\, which can quickly degrade these slow-forming ecosystems. With limited soil and delicate vegetation\, recovery is difficult once disturbed. Protecting hills like Kallukote is crucial—not just for birdlife\, but for preserving a vanishing landscape that holds both ecological and geological significance.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Gurprasad K RHe is a passionate nature lover\, birding photographer\, and conservation advocate\, with over a decade of experience observing and documenting birds. Deeply connected to nature and community\, he finds joy and inspiration in birds\, insects\, and butterflies\, and is driven to share this wonder to inspire others to connect with the natural world. 				\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 Kallukote hill 				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set against the rugged hills of southern India\, this birding landscape comes alive with a striking mix of raptors\, scrub specialists\, and woodland birds. The skies are often ruled by powerful hunters like the Black Eagle\, gliding effortlessly over ridgelines\, while smaller birds keep the slopes buzzing with activity. Dense thickets hide elusive species like the Blue-faced Malkoha and buttonquails\, while open patches reveal charismatic ground birds like the Indian Peafowl. Tree canopies echo with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the metallic calls of barbets\, and flashes of color from kingfishers and parakeets add vibrance to the earthy terrain. This blend of rocky outcrops\, scattered trees\, and scrub makes every turn a new opportunity—whether it’s spotting a soaring raptor or tracking the subtle movement of a prinia through dry grass.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Blue Faced Malkoha				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Eagle				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Junglefowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Francolin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Laughing Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond-Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Honey-buzzard				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Brahminy Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Coppersmith Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n							\n										Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Scan to Register				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									https://forms.gle/GXnMGA9We4RukdheA
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/dhamandhari-shimla-himachal-pradesh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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