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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ecological-park-laharpur-bhopal-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lotus-valley-indore-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Menar Bird Village (Ramsar Site)\, Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-menar-bird-village-rajasthan/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kavdi Paat \, near Hadapsar Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kavdi-paat-pune/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T093000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Paniyajob Dam\, Rajnandgaon\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-paniyajob-dam-chhattisgarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
CREATED:20251204T114544Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhorvan-park-bhoj-bhopal/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-2.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chota-mahadev-chhindwara-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
CREATED:20251204T112119Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at East Kolkata Wetlands\, Nalban Bheri
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-eastkolkata-wetlands/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T090000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nanoda-sattari-goa/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T083000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
CREATED:20251208T112737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T084244Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Deer Park\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-deer-park-new-delhi-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Deer-Park-Delhi.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T083000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
CREATED:20251208T112628Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanakagiri hills from Chandrugunda side\, Telangana
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanakagiri-hills-chandrugunda-telangana/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251213T070000
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DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-diwar-island-goa-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karawe Wetland\, TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karawe-wetland-navi-mumbai/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T100000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Daulat Baroda Lake\, Indore (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-daulat-baroda-lake-indore-mp/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T073000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ruse dam\, Khairagarh\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chhidari-dam-khairagarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000
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DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake (BRC Side)\, Kolkata
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-lake-brc-kolkata-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
CREATED:20251126T110254Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida (Delhi NCR)
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-okhla-bs-delhincr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kerwa Dam\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kerwa-dam-bhopal/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-van-vihar-national-park-bhopal2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T083000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050941
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Leisure Park\, Chandigarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandigarh-botanical-garden/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T061500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-moti-dau-mehsana/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T060000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Muga Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-muga-sumoni-gaon-assam/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251206T063000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Munekolala Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-munekolala-lake-blr/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T073000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at T.S. Chanakya\, Seawood\, Navi Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-school-navimumbai/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T093000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050942
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kaliyasot Dam\, Bhopal
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kaliyasot-dam-bhopal/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T090000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050942
CREATED:20251118T095318Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bilaspur-chhattisgarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T090000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050942
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Motemajra Wetland\, SAS Nagar Mohali
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-motemajra-wetland-sasnagar-mohali/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T080000
DTSTAMP:20260601T050942
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Wadhvana Bird Sanctuary\, Gujarat
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-wadhvana-bs-gujarat/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia (MH)
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Bhopal\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										20 December\, 2025\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										Ankit Malviya\n									\n						\n						\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									Nestled along the Bhopal–Indore bypass near the Katara Hills\, Ecological Park Laharpur is one of Bhopal’s most significant green spaces\, offering a refreshing blend of nature\, learning\, and recreation. Spread over a vast area of approximately 1\,750 acres\, the park represents the natural dry deciduous landscape of central India. Rolling grasslands merge with patches of native woodland\, creating habitats rich in indigenous plant life such as neem\, peepal\, banyan\, palash\, harra\, and behda. These plant communities not only define the park’s scenic beauty but also play a vital role in maintaining soil stability\, supporting wildlife\, and improving the city’s air quality. Carefully planned walking and cycling trails invite visitors to explore the landscape while learning about local ecosystems and sustainable living. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									The park is equally vibrant in terms of wildlife and birdlife\, making it a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and students alike. Ecological Park Laharpur supports a wide variety of birds\, from colorful resident species to migratory visitors that arrive seasonally\, filling the park with calls\, movement\, and life. Small mammals\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and insects thrive here\, contributing to essential ecological processes such as pollination and seed dispersal. However\, as an urban ecological reserve\, the park faces conservation challenges including pressure from increasing visitors\, waste management issues\, fire risks during dry seasons\, and the effects of nearby urban expansion. Protecting this park through responsible tourism\, habitat restoration\, and public awareness is crucial to ensuring that Laharpur remains a living classroom and a vital green lung for Bhopal for generations to come. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Ankit MalviyaHe is a naturalist\, bird guide\, wildlife photographer from Bhopal. Birding since last 7 years and loves to share exciting bird stories and knowledge with everyone.  				\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 Ecological Park Laharpur				\n				\n				\n				\n									With an impressive record of over 334 bird species\, Ecological Park Laharpur stands out as one of Bhopal’s richest urban birding destinations\, where every habitat hums with avian life. Graceful wetland specialists such as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stride across floating vegetation\, while Black-winged Stilts\, River Terns\, Purple Moorhens\, White-breasted Waterhens\, Spot-billed Ducks\, Pond Herons\, Medium Egrets\, Little Cormorants\, and Greater Cormorants animate the park’s lakes and marshes. Open skies are patrolled by the Western Marsh Harrier\, and the unmistakable calls of the Red-wattled Lapwing echo across grasslands. Trees and scrub burst into color with White-throated Kingfishers\, Purple Sunbirds\, Indian Peafowl\, Pied Starlings\, Common Ioras\, Indian Robins\, Ashy Prinias\, Wood Shrikes\, Greater Coucals\, Black and Ashy Drongos\, White-browed Fantails\, Verditer and Grey-headed Canary Flycatchers\, creating constant movement and sound. During winter\, migrants such as Tree Pipits\, Hume’s Warblers\, and Red-breasted Flycatchers arrive\, adding seasonal excitement for birdwatchers. This extraordinary diversity makes Laharpur not just a park\, but a living aviary—an essential refuge for birds and a captivating space for learning\, photography\, and conservation awareness. 								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pheasant-tailed Jacana				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black-winged Stilt				\n				\n				\n				\n					River Tern				\n				\n				\n				\n					Purple Sunbird				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asiann-pied Starling				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-wattled Lapwing				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Woodshrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Robin				\n				\n				\n				\n					Little Cormorant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Iora				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Drongo				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spotted Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Spot-billed Duck				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-breasted Waterhen				\n				\n				\n				\n					Red-vented Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Ashy Prinia				\n				\n				\n				\n					Greater Coucal				\n				\n				\n				\n					Indian Peafowl				\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 bird walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, led by Ankit Malviya\, was attended by eight participants and offered an engaging exploration of the park’s avian diversity. The group moved through different habitats within the park\, observing both woodland and open-area species. Throughout the walk\, participants actively discussed identification features\, calls\, and behaviors\, making the experience informative for both beginners and regular birdwatchers. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									 A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the walk\, with notable sightings including White-browed Fantail\, Small Minivet\, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher\, Grey Francolin\, and Rufous Treepie. These sightings highlighted the ecological richness of the park and reinforced its importance as a green space for urban wildlife. The walk concluded with participants appreciating the diversity they had encountered and gaining a deeper understanding of local birdlife and habitats.  								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			Number of Participants			\n				\n				0
URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilmililake-gondia-mh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat
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