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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at KMS Farm\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kms-farm-bangalore/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T103000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, Kolkata
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-botanical-garden-kolkata-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T064500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T084500
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260324T095450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T103959Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poomala Dam\, Thrissur\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poomala-dam-thrissur-kerala-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T083000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260319T092232Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhamori Forest Plantation\, Bhopal\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-5/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T083000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260312T075438Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sumoni\, Golaghat\, Assam
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sumoni-golaghat-assam3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T174500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T194500
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260319T093432Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirsaim\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirsaim-goa/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T093000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260319T135652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T095633Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Joka Wetlands\, Kolkata
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-joka-wetland-kolkata/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260323T084402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T095142Z
UID:10471-1774681200-1774688400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Haji Malang\, Thane\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-haji-malang-thane-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T064500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T084500
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260324T094837Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kadamakkudy Wetlands\, Ernakulam\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kadamakkudy-wetlands-ernakulam-kerala3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T053000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T073000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260319T143020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T093604Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Madan Mahal Hills\, Jabalpur\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-madan-mahal-hills-jabalpur-mp-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260313T110344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T055726Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poomala Dam\, Thrissur\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poomala-dam-thrissur-kerala-4/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T093000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260313T110946Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at BNHS Conservation Education Centre\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-conservation-education-centre-maharashtra/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260317T082350Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Dihing-Patkai National Park\, Assam
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-dihing-patkai-national-park-assam/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260316T123312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T054301Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Mettupalayam\, Coimbatore\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mettupalayam-coimbatore-tamil-nadu/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260312T074104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T053610Z
UID:10069-1774162800-1774170000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kadamakkudy Wetlands\, Ernakulam\, Kerala
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kadamakkudy-wetlands-ernakulum-kerala2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T083000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260313T060113Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Muhana grasslands\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-muhana-grasslands-jaipur-rajasthan/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T080000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260317T072120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T122948Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilmili-lake-gondia-maharashtra2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T054500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260322T074500
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260316T121932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T114241Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagalhat Nala\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nagalhat-nala-dehradun-uttarakhand/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260313T065033Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mohadi falls and Tincha Falls\, Indore\, MP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.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
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260318T081506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T113027Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddaballapura - Kuruvigere Village\, Bengaluru (World Sparrow Day)
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.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
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260312T080829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T104403Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar University\, Chh. Sambhajinagar
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-babasaheb-amedkar-university-campus-chh-sambhajinagar/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260306T110113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T115714Z
UID:9917-1773590400-1773597600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.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
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260304T072052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T123358Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.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
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260309T080111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T114813Z
UID:9998-1773559800-1773567000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Safari Park\, Kolkata\, West Bengal
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.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:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260305T063721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T113942Z
UID:9844-1773559800-1773567000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird walk at Sims Park\, Conoor\, Tamil Nadu
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.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:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260304T073541Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.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
DTSTAMP:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260310T062736Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.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:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260309T081535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T110508Z
UID:10004-1773558000-1773565200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vadavali\, Thane\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.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:20260526T135706
CREATED:20260306T064626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T105934Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chidikhon Wildlife Sanctuary\, Narsinghgarh (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chidikhon-wildlife-sanctuary-narsinghgarh-mp2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sondekoppa Lake\, Bangalore
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Pune\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 April\, 2026\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Harsh Salave\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi in Pune\, Maharashtra\, is a leafy natural gem rising above the city as part of the Vetal Hill complex — a spur of the Western Ghats that forms Pune’s highest point and stretches across sprawling grassland and scrub habitats interwoven with dry deciduous woodland. Traditionally a grass-scrub ecosystem\, the hill today supports a rich mix of native trees\, shrubs and herbaceous flora\, alongside some exotic plantations\, and boasts remarkable biodiversity for an urban landscape. Its abandoned stone quarries and monsoon ponds attract a variety of life\, from reptiles and invertebrates to mammals\, but it is most celebrated for its varied birdlife\, with birding events regularly recording over 150 species\, including resident woodland birds and seasonal migrants such as flycatchers\, bee-eaters and raptors. Locals and naturalists alike relish early morning walks here\, enjoying the calls of woodshrikes\, orioles and parakeets amid the scrub and forest edges\, as well as sightings around the quarry waterbody that draw keen birders. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Despite its natural charm\, Vetal Tekdi faces mounting conservation challenges typical of urban green spaces. Proposed infrastructure projects from new roads and transit routes to slope development threaten to fragment its habitats\, cut down significant tree cover and disrupt groundwater recharge zones that sustain the hill’s vegetation and wildlife. Environmental surveys have shown a diversity of tree species\, shrubs\, climbers and fauna that could be severely impacted by such development\, prompting strong opposition from residents and activists who argue the hill’s ecological value outweighs short-term urban gains. There’s also concern about invasive plant species and unplanned afforestation altering the native grassland character\, and human pressures like unregulated trails and disturbance around water bodies. Protecting Vetal Tekdi means balancing Pune’s growth with sustained conservation\, community stewardship and habitat management to preserve this urban biodiversity hotspot for future generations.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Partnered with				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide - Harsh SalaveWith three years of birding experience\, he’s obsessed with protecting habitats\, always armed with binoculars. Passionate\, sharp-eyed\, and conservation-driven\, he brings energy and purpose to every walk. 				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird walk Location				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Common birds of Vetal Tekdi				\n				\n				\n				\n									Vetal Tekdi is a vibrant haven for birdlife\, with an extraordinary 284 species recorded so far\, making it one of Pune’s most rewarding urban birding destinations. Its grasslands\, scrub\, wooded slopes\, and quarry waterbodies host a rich mix of birds—from water-associated species like Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Little and Great Cormorants\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Common Sandpiper\, to open-country and scrub specialists such as Red-wattled Lapwing\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, and Greater Coucal. Raptors like the Black Kite\, Black-winged Kite\, and Booted Eagle soar above the hill\, while evenings may reveal the cryptic Indian Nightjar and the watchful Spotted Owlet. Colour and sound come courtesy of Asian Green Bee-eaters\, Asian Koel\, and a striking trio of parakeets—Alexandrine\, Rose-ringed\, and Plum-headed—alongside familiar urban species like Rock Pigeon and the occasional Indian Peafowl. This remarkable diversity\, packed into a single hill complex\, highlights Vetal Tekdi’s importance as a living refuge for birds within an ever-growing city.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Indian Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Palm Swift				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Sandpiper				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Egret				\n				\n				\n				\n					Eurasian Moorhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Pond Heron				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Owlet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Green Bee-eater				\n				\n				\n				\n					Alexandrine Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Plum-headed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Myna				\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									Despite high human disturbance\, this walk recorded 38 species\, including Ashy Drongo\, Spotted Owlet\, Spot-billed Duck\, and other water-associated birds. The site demonstrated how certain species adapt well to urban pressures.								\n				\n				\n				\n									Participants remained engaged throughout\, and the walk highlighted resilience in birdlife amidst human activity. It served as a valuable lesson in urban ecology and adaptability.								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sondekoppa-lake-bangalore-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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