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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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city.								\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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru.								\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/tbpuD9o8JQKkG35i6
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:20260526T121119
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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city.								\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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru.								\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/tbpuD9o8JQKkG35i6
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:20260526T121119
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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city.								\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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru.								\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/tbpuD9o8JQKkG35i6
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:20260526T121119
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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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city.								\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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru.								\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/tbpuD9o8JQKkG35i6
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:20260526T121119
CREATED:20250610T083541Z
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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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city.								\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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru.								\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/tbpuD9o8JQKkG35i6
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:20260526T121119
CREATED:20250610T111346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T063418Z
UID:4436-1749969000-1749979800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org
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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city.								\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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru.								\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/tbpuD9o8JQKkG35i6
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:20260526T121119
CREATED:20250615T075350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T121331Z
UID:4413-1750487400-1750494600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org
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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city.								\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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru.								\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/tbpuD9o8JQKkG35i6
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:20260526T121119
CREATED:20250615T054305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T121238Z
UID:4496-1750575600-1750582800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org
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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur\, on the northern outskirts of Bengaluru\, is an ecologically important natural landscape known for its rich biodiversity and scenic wilderness. Characterized by a mosaic of dry deciduous woodland\, scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, and seasonal water channels\, the area serves as a vital green space within a rapidly urbanizing region. Such forest patches play an important role in maintaining ecological balance\, supporting native flora and fauna\, improving groundwater recharge\, and acting as natural carbon sinks for the surrounding landscape.								\n				\n				\n				\n									The region is also recognized for its vibrant birdlife and overall ecological significance\, making it an emerging destination for birdwatching\, nature education\, and conservation activities around Bengaluru. The diverse habitat structure supports a healthy avian population throughout the year and contributes to the larger network of biodiversity-rich landscapes in the Bengaluru rural region. Benakana Halla represents the importance of conserving peri-urban forest ecosystems that continue to provide refuge for wildlife while offering people an opportunity to reconnect with nature close to the city.								\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 Benakana Halla Forest Patch				\n				\n				\n				\n									Benakana Halla forest patch near Doddaballapur is home to a rich diversity of common resident and migratory birds\, making it an important peri-urban birding landscape around Bengaluru. The varied habitats of scrub forests\, grasslands\, rocky terrain\, scattered water bodies\, and native tree cover support a wide range of bird groups including raptors\, waterbirds\, insectivorous birds\, nectar feeders\, woodland birds\, and grassland species. Common sightings include parakeets\, bulbuls\, bee-eaters\, barbets\, drongos\, shrikes\, sunbirds\, munias\, swallows\, flycatchers\, babblers\, and kingfishers\, along with ground-dwelling birds such as francolins and junglefowl. The presence of both resident and seasonal migratory species reflects the ecological health and habitat diversity of the region\, highlighting the importance of conserving such natural forest patches on the outskirts of Bengaluru.								\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/tbpuD9o8JQKkG35i6
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/dhamandhari-shimla-himachal-pradesh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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