BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T083000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260205T111459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T092142Z UID:8802-1771050600-1771057800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Humayun's Tomb\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-humayun-tomb-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-14-at-09.20.52-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260214T083000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260204T125846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T112526Z UID:8787-1771050600-1771057800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Tumariya Dam\, Maldhan\, Ramnagar\, Nainital DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-tumariya-dam-maldhan-ramnagar-nainital/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-16-at-3.43.05-PM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T161500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T181500 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260128T111342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T073403Z UID:8606-1770567300-1770574500@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetland\, TS Chanakya\, Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-karave-wetland-ts-chanakya-seawoods-navi-mumbai-1/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-08-at-18.57.19.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T220000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260203T064433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T134600Z UID:8666-1770537600-1770588000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Akshi Beach\, Alibaug\, Raigad\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-akshi-beach-alibaugh-raigad-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-20260208-WA0002-sanket-raut-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T093000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260203T063113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T140619Z UID:8660-1770535800-1770543000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Safari Park\, Kolkata\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-sarovar-safari-park-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Birding_group_5-Sounak-Dutta-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260203T070418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072631Z UID:8678-1770534900-1770544800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gora Village\, Bhoj Wetland\, Ramsar Site\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-gora-village-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/f-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260203T065604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T130048Z UID:8674-1770534000-1770541200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-sanjay-van-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/f-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260129T145030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T124544Z UID:8648-1770534000-1770541200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddaballapura Forest Patch\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-forest-patch-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-34-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260208T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260128T102904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T120522Z UID:8596-1770534000-1770541200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-van-vihar-national-park-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-33-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260207T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260207T213000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260128T112842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T135548Z UID:8610-1770449400-1770499800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Viva Wetlands\, Virar\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-viva-wetlands-virar-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260207-WA0135-Sukh-Kohli-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T091500 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260127T074727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T100759Z UID:8502-1769930100-1769937300@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-indira-gandhi-rashtriya-manav-sangrahalaya-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_20260201_090912.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260122T075708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T100102Z UID:8468-1769929200-1769936400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhadbhada Dam\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-bhadbhada-dam-bhopal-mp-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260201-WA0057-Kritalee-Chindarakar-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260201T083000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260127T080437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T113032Z UID:8507-1769927400-1769934600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vibhutipura Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-near-vibhutipura-kere-bengaluru-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PXL_20260201_020813216-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260121T170132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T095205Z UID:8449-1769868000-1769875200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Baruipur Marshes\, West Bengal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-baruipur-marshes-west-bengal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260131-WA0005.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T074500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T214500 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260122T071922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T101059Z UID:8463-1769845500-1769895900@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetland\, TS Chanakya\, Seawoods\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-karave-wetland-tschanakya-seawoods-navi-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260131-WA0021-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260131T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260123T092358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T093702Z UID:8491-1769842800-1769850000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandreshwar Parvat\, Paroda\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-chandreshwar-parvat-paroda-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-02-at-12.28.44-PM-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T153000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260114T071519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T123837Z UID:8335-1769441400-1769448600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Madhapur\, Telangana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-madhapur-telangana-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-2.55.12-PM-untap-insights.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T213000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260116T100224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T084838Z UID:8355-1769412600-1769463000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhopar Grasslands\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-bhopar-grasslands-thane-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-29-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260126T091500 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260113T144844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T172326Z UID:8296-1769411700-1769418900@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-thol-bird-sanctuary-ahmedabad-gujarat-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/thol.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260114T062445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T171624Z UID:8307-1769331600-1769338800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chidiyatapu Biological Park\, Andaman and Nicobar Islands DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-chidiyatapu-biological-park-andaman-and-nicobar-islands/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-30.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T220000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260113T131520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T124810Z UID:8264-1769328000-1769378400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chandu Budhera\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-chandu-budhera-gurugram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/chandu-budhera-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T100000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260113T141705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T170117Z UID:8281-1769328000-1769335200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Daulat Baroda Lake\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-daulat-baroda-lake-indore-mp-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-28.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T093000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260114T073156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T172719Z UID:8273-1769326200-1769333400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra\, Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-kopra-bilaspur-chhattisgarh-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-31.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T093000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260113T143324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T084936Z UID:8289-1769326200-1769333400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Khairbana Dam\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-khairbana-dam-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-25-at-19.02.35.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T091500 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260119T132549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T125224Z UID:8377-1769325300-1769332500@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Narsinghgarh Wildlife Sanctuary\, Rajgarh\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-narsinghgarh-wildlife-sanctuary-rajgarh-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-25-at-16.39.20.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260114T065150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T165742Z UID:8329-1769324400-1769331600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-asola-bhatti-wildlife-sanctuary-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-26-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260113T145722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T165135Z UID:8303-1769324400-1769331600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-jamuniya-chota-mahadev-chhindwara-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-24-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260125T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260113T125522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T165031Z UID:8258-1769324400-1769331600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-bhorvan-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-25-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260124T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260124T213000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260113T124631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T164258Z UID:8253-1769239800-1769290200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetlands\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-karave-wetlands-navi-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-23-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260124T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260124T090000 DTSTAMP:20260526T204952 CREATED:20260113T120842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T165245Z UID:8245-1769238000-1769245200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dumna Nature Park\, Jabalpur\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indore\n \n \n \n \n 22 February\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Yogendra Kumar Mimrot and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore is a scenic wetland area named after the profusion of lotus plants that bloom across its waters during certain seasons. The wetland is surrounded by agricultural land\, grass patches\, and tree groves which create a mix of habitats for wildlife. Shallow waters\, floating vegetation\, and marshy edges provide ideal conditions for aquatic life. \n \n \n \n Bird species commonly found here include jacanas\, herons\, whistling ducks\, kingfishers\, wagtails\, and many seasonal migrants. In recent years it has become a promising birdwatching spot for residents of Indore. However\, threats include waste dumping\, plastic pollution\, reclamation of wetland edges\, and unregulated visitor activities. Conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding the natural wetland structure and controlling pollution. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Yogendra Kumar Mimrot Basically I am a snake researcher from indore \, currently pursuing bsc and during my studies I have been studying birds as many of them feed on snakes and other macrofauna. \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Lotus Valley \n \n \n \n Lotus Valley in Indore supports a vibrant mix of wetland and dryland birds\, making it a rewarding spot for both winter migrants and resident species. The wetlands attract ducks such as Northern Pintail and Green winged Teal\, along with Little Cormorant\, Asian Woolly necked Stork\, Little Ringed Plover\, Pond Heron\, and the ever active Pied Kingfisher. Surrounding scrub and farmland areas host Red vented Bulbul\, Gray Francolin\, Red collared Dove\, Laughing Dove\, Spotted Dove\, Greater Coucal\, Black Drongo\, and Ashy crowned Sparrow Lark. The tree lined patches around the valley support Plum headed Parakeet\, Gray Hornbill\, White throated Kingfisher\, Black Kite\, and the agile Shikra patrolling the skies. Together\, these species make Lotus Valley a dynamic urban edge birding site with strong seasonal diversity. \n \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Little Ringed Plover \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Indian Grey Hornbill \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Hawk Cuckoo \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Northern Pintail \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Asian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Green-winged Teal \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 At Lotus Valley\, Yogendra Kumar Mimrot\, in collaboration with MPTB\, led a small group of four participants through a peaceful evening walk. Arriving during dusk with a mild fog settling over the landscape\, the group began their trail from a bridge overlooking fields and open skies. The atmosphere was calm and scenic\, creating the perfect setting for relaxed yet attentive birdwatching. \n \n \n \n Tiny swallows and bee-eaters perched delicately along wires and branches\, while raptors such as Black Kite and Egyptian Vulture hovered gracefully overhead. Yogendra also helped a visiting family who were new to birding\, patiently guiding them in spotting and identifying birds. The intimate group size allowed for meaningful interaction\, making the experience inclusive\, warm\, and memorable. \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-dumna-nature-park-jabalpur-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dumna.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR