BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi 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:20251005T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251005T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 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 Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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:20260527T160703 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 Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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:20260527T160703 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 Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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:20260527T160703 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 Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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:20260527T160703 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 Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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:20260527T160703 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 Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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:20260527T160703 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 Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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:20260527T160703 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 Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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:20260527T160703 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 Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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:20260527T160703 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 Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250906T073349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T123032Z UID:5350-1757833200-1757840400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250914_081834034_HDR_AE-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250904T073139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T094546Z UID:5241-1757833200-1757840400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lodhi Garden\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lodhi-garden-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250914-WA0005.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250905T073016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T120142Z UID:5313-1757831400-1757842200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharajpura\, Gwalior (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-maharajpur-gwalior-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG-20250914-WA0073-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250914T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250904T073036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T095856Z UID:5248-1757831400-1757842200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250914_080012-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250907T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250907T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250901T120620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T113949Z UID:5232-1757228400-1757235600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Lake\, Aurangabad\, MH DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-aurangabad-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250907_080108941-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250901T112714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T105420Z UID:5226-1757142000-1757149200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sylvan Biodiversity Forest\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-sylvan-forest-jaipur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG20250906084051-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250906T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250901T101308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T094751Z UID:5109-1757138400-1757145600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gangampalli Forest\, Puttaparthi\, Sathya Sai\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-gangamapally_forest_ap/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_20250906_073202863-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250818T065142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T083758Z UID:5060-1756621800-1756629000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Saul Kere\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-saul-kere-blr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PXL_20250831_022725993-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250812T074825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T082010Z UID:5034-1756621800-1756629000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk near Similipal\, Baripada\, Mayurbhanj\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-similipal_baripada_mayurbhanj_odisha/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG-20250831-WA0015-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250831T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250724T105839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T070813Z UID:4871-1756621800-1756629000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Astha Kunj Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-astha-kunj-park-new-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_2136-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250830T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250830T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250813T070501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T064411Z UID:5047-1756540800-1756548000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at AJC Bose Botanical Garden\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-ajc-bose-botanical-garden-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG-20250830-WA0000.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250824T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250824T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250724T105709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T063009Z UID:4951-1756018800-1756026000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Lake Nagpur DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-gorewada_lake_nagpur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG20250824095317-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250824T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250824T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250720T072442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T061307Z UID:4804-1756018800-1756026000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ganjeshwari Temple\, Bondla\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-ganjeshwari-temple-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG20250824080910-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250817T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250817T110000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250719T072452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T060901Z UID:4879-1755419400-1755428400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSCN8788-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250817T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250817T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250719T072319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T110042Z UID:4855-1755414900-1755421200@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhamori Forest Plantation\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhamori-forest-plantation-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG-20250817-WA0037-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250810T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250810T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250718T072250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T110920Z UID:4830-1754810100-1754816400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mhatoba Hill (Tekdi)\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-mhatoba-hill-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_20250810_075704590_HDR_AE-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250810T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250810T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250717T070037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T120551Z UID:4782-1754807400-1754814600@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van City Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-city-forest/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG-20250810-WA0004.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250810T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250810T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250718T072126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T114501Z UID:4790-1754805600-1754816400@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Amanikere\, Tumakuru\, KA DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-amanikere-tumkuru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG-20250810-WA0006-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250803T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250803T180000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250716T092611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T093725Z UID:4761-1754236800-1754244000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ekana Wetlands\, Lucknow\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-ekana-wetlands-lucknow-up/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG20250803174158-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250803T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250803T180000 DTSTAMP:20260527T160703 CREATED:20250716T072747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T095150Z UID:4773-1754236800-1754244000@a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Shahpura Lake\, Bhopal (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Rajiv Smriti Van Raipur \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raipur\n \n \n \n \n 26 October\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Dilip Verma\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) is likely a planted forest or memorial forest area in or near the city. Its habitat may include mixed native tree plantations with undergrowth\, small ponds or streams\, and open glades. Birds here would be urban and semi-forest species (parakeets\, sunbirds\, bulbuls\, flycatchers\, woodpeckers\, doves) and possibly migratory passerines stopping over. \n \n \n \n Threats include encroachment\, invasive species\, human disturbance (petting\, noise)\, littering\, unauthorised tree felling\, and edge effects. Conservation would involve protecting the forest patch\, enhancing habitat quality (native species planting\, creating understorey\, providing water sources)\, controlling disturbance\, conducting monitoring\, and using the site as an urban green space for awareness and education. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Dr. Dilip VermaLaparoscopic surgeon\,wild life photographer\,went to several places in 10 years including Tanzania\,costarica \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 Rajiv Smriti Van \n \n \n \n Within the urban / semi-urban forest patch of Rajiv Smriti Van in Raipur\, typical species recorded in eBird checklists around Raipur and Chhattisgarh urban‐forest interfaces include Red-vented Bulbul\, White-throated Kingfisher\, Common Kingfisher\, Coppersmith Barbet\, Indian Robin\, Oriental Magpie Robin\, House Crow\, Large-billed Crow\, Spotted Dove\, Village Weaver\, Tailorbird\, Ashy Prinia\, Purple Sunbird\, Pied Bush Chat\, Ashy Drongo\, Koel\, Greater Coucal\, Shikra\, Black Kite\, and occasionally Asian Openbill (in wetlands or ponds nearby).\n\nIf the Van has ponds or forest patches\, waterbirds such as Little Egret\, Cattle Egret\, Indian Pond Heron\, and Egrets may also visit; migratory insectivores (warblers\, flycatchers) might pass through during seasonal migration. \n \n \n \n \n Spotted Dove \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Common Iora \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Crested Serpent Eagle \n \n \n \n Black-naped Monarch \n \n \n \n Common Woodshrike \n \n \n \n Indian Pied Starling \n \n \n \n Lesser Flameback \n \n \n \n Red-wshikered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Brown Shrike \n \n \n \n Wire-tailed Swallow \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \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 The Rajiv Smriti Van Bird Walk\, led by Dr. Dilip Verma\, saw an excellent turnout with all 23 registered participants joining the event. There was a strong interest from bird enthusiasts across Chhattisgarh\, reflecting the growing passion for birdwatching in the region. The group recorded 25 bird species\, including some exciting migratory visitors such as the Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Black-hooded Oriole\, Indian Golden Oriole\, and Long-tailed Shrike\, making the walk both educational and rewarding. \n \n \n \n Dr. Verma led the participants on a fun-filled exploration through the trails of Smriti Van\, encouraging them to connect deeply with nature and observe the avian world with curiosity. The session also included engaging discussions on citizen science and bird conservation\, inspiring participants to play an active role in environmental stewardship. The walk received enthusiastic appreciation\, with many attendees sharing their experiences and tagging the event on Instagram and Facebook\, helping spread awareness about the joy and importance of birding. \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-shahpura-lake-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://a49c1ad5-1c87-489e-836b-4369b3396010.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cb738c15-8433-4009-afc0-810b5cedd7ba.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR