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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260117T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260117T103000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000839 CREATED:20260107T064617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T084135Z UID:8025-1768638600-1768645800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai-4-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MNP-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260117T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260117T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000839 CREATED:20260107T070551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T085153Z UID:8032-1768635000-1768642200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bird Watching Area\, Bhandup West (BPS)\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-bird-watching-area-bhandup-west-mumbai-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-17-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260117T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260117T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000839 CREATED:20260107T080336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T114642Z UID:8075-1768633200-1768640400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vazhani Dam Park\, Thrissur\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-vazhani-dam-park-thrissur-kerala/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-20.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260117T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260117T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000839 CREATED:20260107T073616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T162541Z UID:8051-1768633200-1768640400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Carambolim Wetland\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-carambolim-wetland-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/carambolim2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260114T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260114T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000839 CREATED:20260107T063550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T090813Z UID:8017-1768375800-1768383000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya Birding Area\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-t-s-chanakya-birding-area-navi-mumbai-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-22.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000839 CREATED:20251230T115441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T124135Z UID:7732-1768143600-1768150800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kajjarla Lake\, Telangana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-kajjarla-lake-telangana/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-21.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000839 CREATED:20260102T070409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T121827Z UID:7821-1768125600-1768132800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pakhibitan\, Eco Park\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-pakhibitan-eco-park-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-10.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000839 CREATED:20251230T130050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T121245Z UID:7743-1768122000-1768129200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anantnag\, Kashmir DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-anantnag-kashmir/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-19.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000839 CREATED:20251230T103826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T124542Z UID:7719-1768118400-1768125600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pumping Station - Yashwant Sagar\, Indore\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-pumping-station-yashwant-sagar-indore-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Media-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000839 CREATED:20251231T144453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T104031Z UID:7791-1768116600-1768123800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kaliyasot Reservoir View Point\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-kaliyasot-reservoir-view-point-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-23-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251231T090212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T124829Z UID:7772-1768116600-1768123800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Puligundala Project\, Khammam\, Telangana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-puligundala-project-khammam-telangana-1/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG20260111100505-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251230T140107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T122623Z UID:7763-1768116600-1768123800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Valley Park\, Navi Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-green-valley-park-navi-mumbai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-20-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251231T091345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T125542Z UID:7777-1768114800-1768122000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Forest\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-bhondsi-forest-gurugram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-22-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251230T100340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T063316Z UID:7713-1768114800-1768122000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhamori Forest Plantation\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-bhamori-forest-plantation-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG-20260111-WA0040.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260111T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251230T112426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130219Z UID:7728-1768113000-1768120200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gidhwa Parsada\, Naghda\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-gidhwa-parsada-naghda-chhattisgarh-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20260111_110827-Goldi-Jais-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251230T084616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T120335Z UID:7704-1768030200-1768037400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Gandhi National Park - Nisarga Parichaya Kendra\, Thane\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-gandhi-national-park-thane/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-18-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20260102T060601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T131353Z UID:7796-1768028400-1768035600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Great Himalayan National Park\, Kullu\, Himachal Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-great-himalayan-national-park-kullu-hp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Media-7.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260110T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251231T142216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130809Z UID:7784-1768028400-1768035600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Opa\, Khandepar\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-opa-khandepar-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/f-15-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251226T072724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T115241Z UID:7688-1767511800-1767519000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aviary Bird Sanctuary\, Van Vihar National Park and Zoo\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-aviary-bird-sanctuary-van-vihar-national-park-and-zoo-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-17-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251224T123202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T112608Z UID:7656-1767511800-1767519000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya Birding Area\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-t-s-chanakya-birding-area-navi-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-16-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251224T133825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T105015Z UID:7676-1767510000-1767560400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dhaulpur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-dhaulpur-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-14-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251224T105954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T103003Z UID:7640-1767510000-1767560400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hingonia Catchment Area\, Mehlan Bagry\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-hingonia-catchment-area-jaipur-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-10.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251224T103738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T103500Z UID:7635-1767510000-1767560400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Badhani Dam Adsena\, Raipur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-badhani-dam-adsena-raipur-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-11.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251224T101143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T104530Z UID:7629-1767510000-1767517200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Bhandup Pumping Station\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhandup-pumping-station-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-13-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T203000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251224T131259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T120358Z UID:7667-1767508200-1767558600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-04-at-12.13.21.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260104T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251224T124648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T110204Z UID:7663-1767508200-1767515400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gidhwa Parsada\, Naghda\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-gidhwa-parsada-naghda-chhattisgarh-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-15-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251229T055621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T104004Z UID:7698-1767438000-1767445200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lodhi-garden-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-12.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T220000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251224T114859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T104829Z UID:7647-1767427200-1767477600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhatangpadar\, Bhawanipatna\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-bhatangpadar-bhawanipatna-odisha/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_20260106_134735.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260103T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251224T085036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T111722Z UID:7623-1767425400-1767432600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG20260103090903-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251229T153000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251229T173000 DTSTAMP:20260527T000840 CREATED:20251217T092234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T102515Z UID:7444-1767022200-1767029400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanha National Park\, Ghanghar river trails\, Mandla (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara\, MP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chhindwara\n \n \n \n \n 25 January\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rohit Yadav and MP Tourism\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam) \n \n \n \n The Chota Mahadev region\, near the Machagora Dam (Jamuniya)\, Chhindwara district\, Madhya Pradesh\, lies in the Satpura foothills\, in relatively rugged\, forested terrain. The dam’s backwaters and associated riparian zones\, mixed with forested hills\, create a mosaic of aquatic and forest habitats. Such mixed habitat is attractive to waterbirds\, waders\, kingfishers\, herons\, and forest edge species like barbets\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, and raptors. The area around Chota Mahadev is reported to have deep forest cover\, waterfalls\, and steep hillsides. \n \n \n \n However\, threats include water fluctuations (due to dam operations)\, habitat disturbance from boating or tourism\, siltation\, aquatic pollution\, and edge effects from human settlement or agricultural runoff. Preserving the riparian vegetation buffer\, regulating human use of the dam’s periphery\, and integrating the dam’s management with forest conservation are key steps. Local awareness and possible designation as a conservation or bird-sanctuary zone could help protect sensitive species. \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 Jamuniya Machagora Dam \n \n \n \n For Chota Mahadev near the dam area\, one would expect a mix of waterbirds plus forest and edge species. Common water-affiliated species in central India include Indian River Tern\, Indian Pond Heron\, Grey Heron\, Little Cormorant\, White-throated Kingfisher\, and Pied Kingfisher (typical of river/ reservoir habitats). (These are widely recorded on dams and reservoirs across central India in eBird). Surrounding forest and scrub might host Indian Peafowl\, Racket-tailed Drongo\, Greenish Warbler\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Asian Paradise Flycatcher\, White-browed Wagtail\, and Spotted Dove. \n \n \n \n Because Chota Mahadev lies in the Satpura foothill region\, one can also expect occasional raptors (e.g. Black Kite\, Crested Serpent Eagle) and forest edge species such as Barbets\, Barbets\, and bulbuls. \n \n \n \n \n Knob-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Green Sanpiper \n \n \n \n Paddyfield Pipit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rohit YadavRohit Yadav\, an engineer by profession\, developed his interest in wildlife\, forests\, and birds through his uncle\, who was a guide at Kanha National Park. His curiosity deepened into a passion in 2017 when he received training from his uncle\, and by 2019\, he began his journey as a naturalist in Ranthambore National Park. Since then\, he has also worked in Kanha and Pench National Parks\, gaining valuable experience in wildlife interpretation and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A bird walk at Jamuniya Chota Mahadev\, Machagora Dam\, Chhindwara led by Rohit Yadav in collaboration with MP Tourism was attended by 8 participants. The walk turned out to be a truly rewarding experience\, offering an excellent opportunity to explore the region’s rich natural diversity. The scenic surroundings of the dam and adjoining habitats created ideal conditions for birding\, making the walk both peaceful and engaging for the participants. Overall\, the outing was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm and appreciation for the area’s thriving birdlife. \n \n \n \n During the walk\, around 50 bird species were recorded\, highlighting the ecological richness of the site. Some notable sightings included Slender-billed Gull\, River Tern\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, and Indian Bushlark\, along with many other water and terrestrial birds. The variety of species observed made the walk especially memorable\, reinforcing Jamuniya Chota Mahadev and Machagora Dam as an important and exciting destination for birdwatching in the Chhindwara region.\n\n \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-kanha-np-ghanghar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251229-WA0000.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR