BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260426T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260426T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260421T120823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T085758Z UID:11966-1777183200-1777190400@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gora Gaon\, Ramsar Site\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gora-gaon-ramsar-site-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20260426_065812-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260426T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260426T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260416T121534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T073342Z UID:11613-1777183200-1777190400@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kishan Bagh Sand Dunes\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kishan-bagh-sand-dunes-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-27-at-11.10.55-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260426T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260426T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260416T112414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T084527Z UID:11592-1777183200-1777190400@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Diring Tea garden\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-diring-tea-garden-assam-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260408-WA0034-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260416T100252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T073923Z UID:11565-1777100400-1777150800@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopar Creek\, Thane\, Dombivali\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kopar-creek-thane-mumbai-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-08.23.04.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260429T105718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T110141Z UID:12261-1777100400-1777107600@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Forest Research Institute\, Dehradun DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-forest-research-institute-dehradun/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260425_070932-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260429T104302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T104720Z UID:12248-1777100400-1777107600@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at A.P.B Govt. PG College\, Agastyamuni DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-apb-govt-pg-college-agastyamuni/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-25-at-16.03.01.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260429T101927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T102501Z UID:12240-1777100400-1777107600@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Maa Vaishno Teachers Training College\, Udaipur DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-maa-vaishno-teachers-training-college-udaipur/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20260429_104417.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260416T102111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T060548Z UID:11572-1777100400-1777107600@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-25-at-19.33.35.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T084500 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260417T074523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T065727Z UID:11639-1777099500-1777106700@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jahanpanah City Forest\, Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jahanpanah-city-forest-delhi/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20260425_070721.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260417T112641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T062724Z UID:11648-1777098600-1777105800@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirpur lake\, Indore\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirpur-lake-indore-mp3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_3419-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T054000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260425T075000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260421T104857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T085246Z UID:11878-1777095600-1777103400@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kipling Trek Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kipling-trek-dehradun-uttarakhand2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG20260425065103-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260423T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260423T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260429T091610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T101545Z UID:12226-1776927600-1776934800@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Samanta Chandra Sekhar Autonomous College\, Puri DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-samanta-chandra-sekhar-acollege/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260423-WA0025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260423T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260423T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260429T090106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T090606Z UID:12207-1776927600-1776934800@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Delhi Technological University DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-delhi-technological-university/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/f-10-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T093000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260410T084949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T105421Z UID:11341-1776583800-1776591000@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-iit-bombay-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20260419_081429-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260420T100239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T100721Z UID:11797-1776582000-1776589200@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Tripura University\, Agartala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/campus-bird-walk-at-tripura-university-agartala/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260419-WA0032-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260414T114415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T101333Z UID:11430-1776582000-1776589200@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mahatma-hill-pune-maharashtra3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260419-WA0001.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260410T090750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T111445Z UID:11353-1776582000-1776589200@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sarmoli Village\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sarmoli-village-munsiyari-uttarakhand2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Common-Rosefinch_bow.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260413T064809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T111224Z UID:11410-1776580200-1776587400@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biodiversity Park\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-maharashtra3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-19-at-11.27.38-3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260413T071407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T114101Z UID:11416-1776578400-1776585600@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhamori Forest Plantation\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhamori-forest-plantation-bhopal-mp5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260420-WA0122.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260410T121700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T104015Z UID:11394-1776578400-1776585600@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilmili-lake-gondia-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20260419_080242-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260410T081613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T101855Z UID:11329-1776578400-1776585600@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thimmanna Nayakana Kere\, Chitradurga\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thimmanna-nayakana-kere-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20260419_081150-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260410T074601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T103313Z UID:11317-1776578400-1776585600@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anasagar Lakefront\, Ajmer Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-anasagar-lakefront-ajmer/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Scanned_20260419-1326-11-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260419T080000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260410T070234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T100659Z UID:11310-1776578400-1776585600@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhorvan\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bhorvan-bhopal-mp-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260419-WA0024-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T081500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T101500 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260409T134659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T113737Z UID:11280-1776500100-1776507300@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Nature Park Taratala\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nature-park-taratala-kolkata2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-18-at-12.46.54.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T100000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260415T094243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T110400Z UID:11449-1776499200-1776506400@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarobar Lake\, Kolkata\, WB DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarobar-lake-kolkata-wb-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PXL_20260418_102658147-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260410T115318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T105939Z UID:11387-1776495600-1776546000@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karave Wetlands\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karave-wetlands-navi-mumbai-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260418-WA0100-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260414T093218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T060541Z UID:11426-1776495600-1776502800@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Pashan Lake\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pashan-lake-pune-maharashtra-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-18-at-22.44.28.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260410T064546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T112005Z UID:11305-1776495600-1776502800@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG-20260418-WA0026.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T090000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260409T135526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T104817Z UID:11285-1776495600-1776502800@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sultanpur National Park\, Gurugram (Delhi NCR) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sultanpur-national-park-gurugram-delhi-ncr3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20260418_073038.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260418T083000 DTSTAMP:20260531T041640 CREATED:20260410T061732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T112520Z UID:11293-1776493800-1776501000@ftp.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddaballapura - Nagara Lake\, Bangalore DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pune\n \n \n \n \n 3 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Janhavi Naik\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a peaceful natural escape located near the bustling cityscape\, offering a refreshing environment surrounded by greenery\, gentle slopes\, and panoramic views. Known for its quiet walking trails and scenic vantage points\, the hill attracts morning walkers\, nature lovers\, and families seeking a serene spot to unwind. The hilltop provides a beautiful overlook of the surrounding neighborhoods\, allowing visitors to enjoy sunrise and sunset moments while appreciating the cool breeze and songs of local birds. \n \n \n \n The hill also carries cultural and recreational value\, often serving as a gathering place for community activities and informal fitness routines. With increasing urbanization around Pune\, Mahatma Hill stands as a reminder of the city’s natural beauty and ecological heritage. Whether it’s for meditation\, photography\, exercise\, or simply a moment of peace away from daily routine\, the spot continues to be a cherished green pocket for residents and visitors alike. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Janhavi NaikBirding enthusiast with 2.5 years of experience\, including participation in bird counts with Green Works Trust. Committed to ethical birding practices\, I enjoy helping others slow down\, observe closely\, and connect with the birds and nature around them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Mahatma Hill \n \n \n \n Mahatma Hill in Pune is a thriving birding hotspot\, with an impressive 168 species recorded\, reflecting its diverse habitats of scrubland\, grass patches\, and scattered trees. Common sightings include ground-foraging birds such as the Laughing Dove and Red-wattled Lapwing\, while water bodies around the hill support species like Little Grebe\, Glossy Ibis\, and Eastern Cattle Egret. Raptors such as the Black-winged Kite and occasional Booted Eagle add excitement for birders\, soaring above the slopes in search of prey. Classic open-country species like the Asian Green Bee-eater\, Black Drongo\, and Long-tailed Shrike are frequently seen perched on wires or shrubs\, actively hunting insects and contributing to the lively bird activity around the hill. \n \n \n \n The hill also hosts a beautiful mix of woodland and urban-edge birds\, from the melodic Indian Golden Oriole and Purple Sunbird to the playful Rufous Treepie and social Large Gray Babbler. Swallows such as the Wire-tailed Swallow skim gracefully over open spaces\, while insect-hunters like Indian Robin and Black Redstart flit across rocks and bushy patches. Wetland visitors\, including Little Cormorant and White-throated Kingfisher\, reflect the presence of nearby water sources. With wagtails\, kingfishers\, sunbirds\, shrikes\, and raptors all appearing on a single walk\, Mahatma Hill offers birders a vibrant and rewarding experience\, making it one of Pune’s beloved nature pockets and a refuge for both migratory and resident birds. \n \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Baya Weaver \n \n \n \n Small Minivet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n House Crow \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Large Grey Babbler \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Asian Tit \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Purple-rumped Sunbird \n \n \n \n Greater Coucal \n \n \n \n Indian White-eye \n \n \n \n Shikra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n At Mahatma Hill\, 13 participants joined the walk\, which began with introductions and a short ice-breaking activity to help everyone connect. This urban green space\, though modest in scale\, proved to be rich in birdlife and offered a calm\, accessible setting for birdwatching. As the group moved along the trail\, participants were introduced to basic bird identification techniques and encouraged to observe behaviour closely. \n \n \n \n The walk recorded 26 species\, including highlights such as Yellow-wattled Lapwing\, Paddyfield Pipit\, Small Minivet\, and a pair of White-throated Kingfishers. Participants remained actively engaged throughout—listening\, photographing\, and asking questions—while also learning about the ecological importance of such urban habitats. The walk fostered both learning and community interaction\, making it a wholesome experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://ftp.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddaballapura-nagara-lake-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ftp.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG20260418064744-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR