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:20251026T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135819 CREATED:20251021T055806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T105040Z UID:5917-1761458400-1761465600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Deer Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-deer-park-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-26-at-09.58.45-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135819 CREATED:20251015T055116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T100636Z UID:5826-1761458400-1761465600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Meyyur Lake area in Nemam\, Thiruvallur DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-meyyur-lake-thiruvallur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251109_092719-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135819 CREATED:20251013T173850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T112642Z UID:5792-1761458400-1761465600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-anantapura-national-park-sathya-sai-andhra-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251026-WA0000.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135819 CREATED:20251013T172843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T104928Z UID:5786-1761377400-1761384600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Princep Ghat Hoogly River Front Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-princep-ghat-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PXL_20251025_083935654.MP_-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135819 CREATED:20251013T171957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T110748Z UID:5779-1761375600-1761382800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-lake-kolkata2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251020T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251020T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135819 CREATED:20251013T123426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T110718Z UID:5744-1760943600-1760950800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Khari River Mehsana Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-mehsana-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251020-WA0008.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T180000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135819 CREATED:20251013T120104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T091411Z UID:5722-1760889600-1760896800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Koti\, Solan\, HP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-koti-solan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251019-WA0006-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135819 CREATED:20251013T123311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T062355Z UID:5730-1760857200-1760864400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Lulung\, Mayurbhanj Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-lulung-mayurbhanj-odisha/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251019-WA0008.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135819 CREATED:20251013T115136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T061613Z UID:5716-1760853600-1760860800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Muga Sumoni Bhoga Kaboru Gaon\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-muga-assam/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6069-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T055000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135819 CREATED:20251013T181227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T060443Z UID:5804-1760853000-1760860800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Lake Trail\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-sukhna-lake-chandigarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SAVE_20251019_105530-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251017T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251017T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135819 CREATED:20251013T111046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T060534Z UID:5704-1760688000-1760695200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Patrog\, Himachal Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-patrog-hp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bird-watching-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251017T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251017T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20251013T113647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T055813Z UID:5710-1760683500-1760691600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev (Jamuniya Machagora Dam)\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-chota-mahadev-chhindwara/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251017-WA0005.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20251005T043934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T072211Z UID:5590-1760252400-1760259600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Paliyem Plateau\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-paliyem-plateau-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251012-WA0098.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20251005T050100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T091351Z UID:5612-1760250600-1760257800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karnala Bird Sanctuary\, Panvel\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-karnala-bird-sanctuary-panvel/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251012_090714-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20251005T054309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T070003Z UID:5628-1760249700-1760257800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-timbi-lake-vadodara/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20251006T132449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T085255Z UID:5644-1760248800-1760257800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Farmus Farms\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-farmus-farms-gurugram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSCN0614-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T073000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20251005T052110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T093723Z UID:5620-1760247000-1760254200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jugibeel\, Golaghat\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-jugibeel-golaghat-assam/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251015-WA0020.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251011T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251011T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20251005T042435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T090243Z UID:5584-1760162400-1760169600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Devara Cheruvu\, Kadiri\, Sathya Sai\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-devara-cheruvu-andhra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PXL_20251011_023155330-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250929T070948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T091339Z UID:5437-1759647600-1759656600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary\, Dewas (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-kheoni-ws-dewas/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20251005_092859-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250929T064117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T072802Z UID:5431-1759645800-1759653000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhondsi Nature Park\, Gurugram DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-np-gurugram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_3368-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250929T062701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T063404Z UID:5427-1759645800-1759653000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20251005-WA0069-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250915T093840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T083705Z UID:5415-1759042800-1759050000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Doddanekundi Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-doddanekundi-kere-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250928_072308_HDR-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250928T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250905T075414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T134410Z UID:5305-1759041000-1759051800@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chidikhon Wildlife Sanctuary\, Narsinghgarh (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chidikhon-wls-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250928-WA0002.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250912T082636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T084222Z UID:5409-1758438000-1758445200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Y point\, University Campus\, Chh. Sambhajinagar DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-y-point-chhsambhajinagar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC_0139-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250909T074138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T083438Z UID:5367-1758438000-1758445200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Jambira Dam (Deuli) Mayurbhanj\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-near-jambhari-dam-deuli-mayurbhanj-odisha/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0117-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250904T074032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T082856Z UID:5277-1758438000-1758445200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Agacaim Mudflats\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-agacaim-mudflats-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0114-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250904T073905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T073637Z UID:5255-1758438000-1758445200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poaama Nursery\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-poaama-nursery-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0044-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250905T073728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T091838Z UID:5321-1758436200-1758443400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Smriti Van\, Sikar (Rajasthan) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-smritivan-sikar/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20250921-WA0043.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250904T073516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T072157Z UID:5270-1758436200-1758443400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-igrms-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250921-WA0064-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250921T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T135820 CREATED:20250909T073443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T124346Z UID:5360-1758434400-1758441600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pattikonda Reserve Forest\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Golaghat\n \n \n \n \n 9 November\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Rahul Saikia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n Sumoni Gaon is in Golaghat district\, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area\, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches\, secondary forests\, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands\, floodplains\, river systems\, riparian forests\, tea gardens\, swamp forests\, and marshes.The site may host waterbirds\, herons\, egrets\, kingfishers\, and edge forest species. \n \n \n \n The main threats here would likely be urban expansion\, pollution\, water extraction\, invasive aquatic weeds\, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies\, restoration of riparian zones\, control of pollution and sewage\, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance\, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Rahul SaikiaNature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds! \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Sumoni Gaon \n \n \n \n In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area\, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Grey Heron\, Indian Pond Heron\, Little Egret\, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches\, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin\, Red-vented Bulbul\, Indian Grey Hornbill\, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo\, Asian Koel\, Green Bee-eater\, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker)\, and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta\, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.\n\nMigrants like Barn Swallow\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Yellow Wagtail\, Brown Shrike may also pass\, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands. \n \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling Duck \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n White-throated Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n Indian Pond Heron \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n A group of 7 enthusiastic birdwatchers joined Rahul Saikia for an engaging bird walk at the scenic Sumoni Fields\, Assam. The morning proved to be richly rewarding\, with the group recording a total of 44 bird species. Highlights included a large flock of Lesser Whistling Ducks\, along with stunning sightings of the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon\, Green Imperial Pigeon\, Green-billed Malkoha\, Stork-billed Kingfisher\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush\, Eurasian Tree Sparrow\, and the vibrant Crimson Sunbird. \n \n \n \n Participants learnt the essentials of birdwatching\, including how to spot birds through binoculars\, and identify species using photos and calls with the Ataavi Bird App. Rahul shared fascinating facts and stories about the birds observed\, deepening everyone’s appreciation for Assam’s rich avian life. The walk concluded with participants feeling inspired to continue exploring and documenting the diverse birdlife of Sumoni Fields. \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-pattikonda-rf-ap/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG20250921063402-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR