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://ftp.ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260606T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260606T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T030836 CREATED:20260529T054617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T054829Z UID:13203-1780725600-1780732800@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam\, Trivandrum\, Kerala \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivandrum\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam \n \n \n \n Tucked away near Kireedam Palam in Kerala\, Vellayani Lake unfolds as a serene freshwater expanse where land and water blend into a rich mosaic of life. This shallow\, rain-fed lake—one of the largest freshwater lakes in the region—supports a vibrant wetland ecosystem fringed with paddy fields\, floating vegetation\, and patches of reeds. Lotus blooms and water lilies dot the surface\, while the surrounding landscape hosts coconut groves and moist deciduous vegetation. Together\, these habitats create an ever-changing stage for a remarkable diversity of fauna\, especially aquatic birds that thrive in the calm\, nutrient-rich waters. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Vellayani is a quiet treasure. Early mornings reveal flocks gliding across misty waters and waders delicately probing the muddy edges. From resident breeders to seasonal visitors\, the lake is alive with movement and calls. However\, like many wetlands\, it faces mounting pressures—urban expansion\, agricultural runoff\, invasive plant species\, and water pollution threaten its ecological balance. Conservation efforts and responsible tourism are vital to preserve this delicate habitat\, ensuring that the rhythms of birdlife and wetland ecology continue undisturbed for generations to come. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Malavika S Nair Enthusiastic birder with 2 years of field experience in avian conservation and monitoring\, including work with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department on vulture conservation. Currently part of the Bird Hazard to Aircraft project\, studying bird behaviour and aviation safety. Passionate about leading engaging birdwatching experiences.\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 Common birds of Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam \n \n \n \n The birdlife of Vellayani Lake is both diverse and enchanting\, offering a blend of elegance\, stealth\, and spectacle. Tiny gems like the Cotton Pygmy-Goose glide effortlessly between floating vegetation\, while the rhythmic calls of Lesser Whistling-Ducks echo across the water at dusk. Waders like Black-winged Stilts and Greater Painted-Snipes add grace to the muddy fringes\, while jacanas—with their long toes—appear to walk on water among lotus leaves. Herons and ibises stand poised in patient stillness\, and the sudden plunge of a Pied Kingfisher brings bursts of action to the calm surface. Whether it’s the secretive Cinnamon Bittern hiding in reeds or the striking Whiskered Terns skimming low over the water\, each species adds a unique thread to the lake’s living tapestry. \n \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy-Goose \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pheasant-Tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Grey-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Cinnamon Bittern \n \n \n \n Greater Painted-Snipe \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/cVhvgeonz7248mwQ9 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-8/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Oriental-Honey-Buzzard.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260607T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260607T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T030836 CREATED:20260529T061753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T062042Z UID:13216-1780812000-1780819200@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Deer Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam\, Trivandrum\, Kerala \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivandrum\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam \n \n \n \n Tucked away near Kireedam Palam in Kerala\, Vellayani Lake unfolds as a serene freshwater expanse where land and water blend into a rich mosaic of life. This shallow\, rain-fed lake—one of the largest freshwater lakes in the region—supports a vibrant wetland ecosystem fringed with paddy fields\, floating vegetation\, and patches of reeds. Lotus blooms and water lilies dot the surface\, while the surrounding landscape hosts coconut groves and moist deciduous vegetation. Together\, these habitats create an ever-changing stage for a remarkable diversity of fauna\, especially aquatic birds that thrive in the calm\, nutrient-rich waters. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Vellayani is a quiet treasure. Early mornings reveal flocks gliding across misty waters and waders delicately probing the muddy edges. From resident breeders to seasonal visitors\, the lake is alive with movement and calls. However\, like many wetlands\, it faces mounting pressures—urban expansion\, agricultural runoff\, invasive plant species\, and water pollution threaten its ecological balance. Conservation efforts and responsible tourism are vital to preserve this delicate habitat\, ensuring that the rhythms of birdlife and wetland ecology continue undisturbed for generations to come. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Malavika S Nair Enthusiastic birder with 2 years of field experience in avian conservation and monitoring\, including work with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department on vulture conservation. Currently part of the Bird Hazard to Aircraft project\, studying bird behaviour and aviation safety. Passionate about leading engaging birdwatching experiences.\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 Common birds of Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam \n \n \n \n The birdlife of Vellayani Lake is both diverse and enchanting\, offering a blend of elegance\, stealth\, and spectacle. Tiny gems like the Cotton Pygmy-Goose glide effortlessly between floating vegetation\, while the rhythmic calls of Lesser Whistling-Ducks echo across the water at dusk. Waders like Black-winged Stilts and Greater Painted-Snipes add grace to the muddy fringes\, while jacanas—with their long toes—appear to walk on water among lotus leaves. Herons and ibises stand poised in patient stillness\, and the sudden plunge of a Pied Kingfisher brings bursts of action to the calm surface. Whether it’s the secretive Cinnamon Bittern hiding in reeds or the striking Whiskered Terns skimming low over the water\, each species adds a unique thread to the lake’s living tapestry. \n \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy-Goose \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pheasant-Tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Grey-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Cinnamon Bittern \n \n \n \n Greater Painted-Snipe \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/cVhvgeonz7248mwQ9 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-deer-park-new-delhi-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/oriental-magpie-robi._imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260607T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260607T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T030836 CREATED:20260529T055508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T061321Z UID:13208-1780813800-1780821000@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Durga Tekdi\, PCMC\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam\, Trivandrum\, Kerala \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivandrum\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam \n \n \n \n Tucked away near Kireedam Palam in Kerala\, Vellayani Lake unfolds as a serene freshwater expanse where land and water blend into a rich mosaic of life. This shallow\, rain-fed lake—one of the largest freshwater lakes in the region—supports a vibrant wetland ecosystem fringed with paddy fields\, floating vegetation\, and patches of reeds. Lotus blooms and water lilies dot the surface\, while the surrounding landscape hosts coconut groves and moist deciduous vegetation. Together\, these habitats create an ever-changing stage for a remarkable diversity of fauna\, especially aquatic birds that thrive in the calm\, nutrient-rich waters. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Vellayani is a quiet treasure. Early mornings reveal flocks gliding across misty waters and waders delicately probing the muddy edges. From resident breeders to seasonal visitors\, the lake is alive with movement and calls. However\, like many wetlands\, it faces mounting pressures—urban expansion\, agricultural runoff\, invasive plant species\, and water pollution threaten its ecological balance. Conservation efforts and responsible tourism are vital to preserve this delicate habitat\, ensuring that the rhythms of birdlife and wetland ecology continue undisturbed for generations to come. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Malavika S Nair Enthusiastic birder with 2 years of field experience in avian conservation and monitoring\, including work with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department on vulture conservation. Currently part of the Bird Hazard to Aircraft project\, studying bird behaviour and aviation safety. Passionate about leading engaging birdwatching experiences.\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 Common birds of Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam \n \n \n \n The birdlife of Vellayani Lake is both diverse and enchanting\, offering a blend of elegance\, stealth\, and spectacle. Tiny gems like the Cotton Pygmy-Goose glide effortlessly between floating vegetation\, while the rhythmic calls of Lesser Whistling-Ducks echo across the water at dusk. Waders like Black-winged Stilts and Greater Painted-Snipes add grace to the muddy fringes\, while jacanas—with their long toes—appear to walk on water among lotus leaves. Herons and ibises stand poised in patient stillness\, and the sudden plunge of a Pied Kingfisher brings bursts of action to the calm surface. Whether it’s the secretive Cinnamon Bittern hiding in reeds or the striking Whiskered Terns skimming low over the water\, each species adds a unique thread to the lake’s living tapestry. \n \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy-Goose \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pheasant-Tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Grey-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Cinnamon Bittern \n \n \n \n Greater Painted-Snipe \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/cVhvgeonz7248mwQ9 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-durga-tekdi-pcmc-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/purple-sunbird_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260607T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260607T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T030836 CREATED:20260529T062332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T062647Z UID:13220-1780813800-1780821000@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hessarghata Lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam\, Trivandrum\, Kerala \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trivandrum\n \n \n \n \n 30 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 200/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam \n \n \n \n Tucked away near Kireedam Palam in Kerala\, Vellayani Lake unfolds as a serene freshwater expanse where land and water blend into a rich mosaic of life. This shallow\, rain-fed lake—one of the largest freshwater lakes in the region—supports a vibrant wetland ecosystem fringed with paddy fields\, floating vegetation\, and patches of reeds. Lotus blooms and water lilies dot the surface\, while the surrounding landscape hosts coconut groves and moist deciduous vegetation. Together\, these habitats create an ever-changing stage for a remarkable diversity of fauna\, especially aquatic birds that thrive in the calm\, nutrient-rich waters. \n \n \n \n For birders\, Vellayani is a quiet treasure. Early mornings reveal flocks gliding across misty waters and waders delicately probing the muddy edges. From resident breeders to seasonal visitors\, the lake is alive with movement and calls. However\, like many wetlands\, it faces mounting pressures—urban expansion\, agricultural runoff\, invasive plant species\, and water pollution threaten its ecological balance. Conservation efforts and responsible tourism are vital to preserve this delicate habitat\, ensuring that the rhythms of birdlife and wetland ecology continue undisturbed for generations to come. \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Malavika S Nair Enthusiastic birder with 2 years of field experience in avian conservation and monitoring\, including work with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department on vulture conservation. Currently part of the Bird Hazard to Aircraft project\, studying bird behaviour and aviation safety. Passionate about leading engaging birdwatching experiences.\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 Common birds of Vellayini lake\, Kireedam Palam \n \n \n \n The birdlife of Vellayani Lake is both diverse and enchanting\, offering a blend of elegance\, stealth\, and spectacle. Tiny gems like the Cotton Pygmy-Goose glide effortlessly between floating vegetation\, while the rhythmic calls of Lesser Whistling-Ducks echo across the water at dusk. Waders like Black-winged Stilts and Greater Painted-Snipes add grace to the muddy fringes\, while jacanas—with their long toes—appear to walk on water among lotus leaves. Herons and ibises stand poised in patient stillness\, and the sudden plunge of a Pied Kingfisher brings bursts of action to the calm surface. Whether it’s the secretive Cinnamon Bittern hiding in reeds or the striking Whiskered Terns skimming low over the water\, each species adds a unique thread to the lake’s living tapestry. \n \n \n \n \n Cotton Pygmy-Goose \n \n \n \n Lesser Whistling-Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-Billed Duck \n \n \n \n Little Grebe \n \n \n \n Black-Winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Pheasant-Tailed Jacana \n \n \n \n Bronze-Winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Asian Openbill \n \n \n \n Black-Headed Ibis \n \n \n \n Grey Heron \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Eurasian Moorhen \n \n \n \n Grey-Headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Pied Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Cinnamon Bittern \n \n \n \n Greater Painted-Snipe \n \n \n \n Whiskered Tern \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Brahminy Kite \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/cVhvgeonz7248mwQ9 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hessarghata-lake-bangalore-karnataka2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Indian-Spot-billed-D._imresizer.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR