BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://checkout.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:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140009 CREATED:20260406T101211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T114557Z UID:11128-1775973600-1775980800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Downstream of Gandhisagar Dam\, Mandsaur\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gandhisagar-dam-mandsaur-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-tern_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140009 CREATED:20260406T080924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T091742Z UID:11078-1775973600-1775980800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Barwala Bird Sanctuary\, Panchkula\, Haryana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-barwala-bs-panchkula-haryana/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tickells-Blue-Flyca._imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140009 CREATED:20260403T131011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T141937Z UID:11050-1775973600-1775980800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sarmoli Village\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sarmoli-village-munsiyari-uk/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Eurasian-woodcock-bird.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140009 CREATED:20260403T105459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T105704Z UID:10982-1775973600-1775980800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra Jalashay\, Ramsar Site\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kopra-jalashay-ramsar-site-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Garganey.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140009 CREATED:20260403T100734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T101007Z UID:10895-1775973600-1775980800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-anantapura-national-park-anantapura-andhra-pradesh2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/red.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140009 CREATED:20260403T083531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T093752Z UID:10837-1775973600-1775980800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark Lake Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-maharashtra2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Asian-Paradise-Flycatcher.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140009 CREATED:20260403T081135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T082436Z UID:10832-1775973600-1775980800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Fishing Lake\, Asika\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-fishing-lake-asika-odisha-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/tricolored-munia.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140009 CREATED:20260403T045318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T061358Z UID:10807-1775973600-1775980800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nevta Lake & Dam\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nevta-lake-jaipur-rajasthan-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rosy-pelican.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140009 CREATED:20260406T085415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T131946Z UID:10454-1775892600-1775899800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Sims Park\, Conoor\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sims-park-conoor-tamil-nadu-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brown-Fish-Owl.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140009 CREATED:20260406T083438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T084013Z UID:11087-1775890800-1775898000@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/red-whiskered-bulbul.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260403T044349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T044725Z UID:10802-1775890800-1775898000@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhopar Grasslands\, Thane\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhopar-grasslands-thane-maharashtra2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Blue-tailed-bee-eater.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260403T042820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T113948Z UID:10796-1775890800-1775898000@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Carambolim Lake\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-carambolim-lake-goa-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pheasant-tailed-Jaca._imresizer-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T084500 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260406T082100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T082446Z UID:11082-1775889900-1775897100@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poomala Dam\, Thrissur\, Kerala DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poomala-dam-thrissur-kerala-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pheasant-tailed-Jaca._imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T083000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260406T090646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T091646Z UID:11105-1775889000-1775896200@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Japanese Garden\, Seminary Hills\, Nagpur DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-japanese-garden-seminary-hills-nagpur-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Black-rumped-flameba._imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T083000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260403T052920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T054231Z UID:10818-1775889000-1775896200@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddanekundi-lake-bengaluru-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Alexandrine-parakeet.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260403T125114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T130514Z UID:11041-1775887200-1775894400@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dhantoli\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-dhantoli-nagpur-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/indian-peafowl_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T054000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T075000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260406T085413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T091043Z UID:11095-1775886000-1775893800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kipling Trek Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kipling-trek-dehradun-uttarakhand-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Long-tailed-Broadbill.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T163000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T183000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260326T153635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T133812Z UID:10634-1775406600-1775413800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-mumbai-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_20260405_234618_466.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260327T062545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T132823Z UID:10669-1775374200-1775381400@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Kattery Park\, Conoor\, Tamil Nadu DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kattery-park-tamil-nadu/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-05-at-1.34.59-PM-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260327T065041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T061335Z UID:10684-1775372400-1775379600@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at ARAI Hills\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-arai-hills-pune-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG-20260405-WA0035.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260326T162200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T060707Z UID:10662-1775372400-1775379600@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Halali Dam\, Bhopal\, MP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-halali-dam-bhopal-mp-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG-20260405-WA0058-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260326T154752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T131606Z UID:10640-1775372400-1775379600@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hutridurga Hill\, Bangalore\, Karnataka DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hutridurga-hill-bng-karnataka/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG20260405094946-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T083000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260327T074434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T130228Z UID:10710-1775370600-1775377800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark Lake Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewda-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-05-at-11.46.45-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260327T092247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T061947Z UID:10723-1775368800-1775376000@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-harkot-forest-munsiyari-uttarakhand/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG-20260405-WA0000.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T080000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260327T071735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T134104Z UID:10701-1775368800-1775376000@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kahuapani forest\, Dongargarh\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kahuapani-dongargarh-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG-20260405-WA0004.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260327T065154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T124036Z UID:10686-1775287800-1775295000@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chintaamani-kar-bird-sanctuary-kolkata2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/P1020283.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260410T103215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T103912Z UID:11377-1775286000-1775293200@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk for Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-for-jyoti-nivas-college-autonomous-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-09.42.42.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260327T060417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T055321Z UID:10666-1775286000-1775293200@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lonikand Reservoir\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lonikand-reservoir-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_20260404_085230768_HDR-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260326T161648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T133458Z UID:10657-1775286000-1775293200@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Valley Park\,Belapur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-green-valley-parkbelapur-maharashtra3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/407758.jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T140010 CREATED:20260326T160446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T053945Z UID:10649-1775286000-1775293200@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at IIT Bombay Mumbai\, Maharashtra \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mumbai\n \n \n \n \n 19 April\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Mumbai and the serene expanse of Powai Lake\, the IIT Bombay campus is a remarkable urban biodiversity hotspot. Spread across a vast green landscape\, the campus hosts a mosaic of habitats—dense wooded patches\, open grasslands\, wetlands\, and tree-lined avenues—that support a rich variety of flora and fauna. Native trees\, flowering plants\, and seasonal vegetation create layered habitats that attract everything from colorful butterflies and insects to a diverse array of birds. Early mornings here are especially magical\, with calls of barbets\, sunbirds\, woodpeckers\, and raptors echoing through the campus\, making it a favorite among birders and nature enthusiasts alike. \n \n \n \n However\, maintaining this delicate balance within a rapidly urbanizing city comes with its challenges. Increasing human activity\, infrastructure expansion\, and habitat fragmentation pose risks to the biodiversity that thrives here. Changes in vegetation structure and disturbance to nesting sites can impact several species over time. Yet\, IIT Bombay stands as a strong example of how green campuses can act as vital refuges for urban wildlife. With continued awareness\, responsible use of spaces\, and conservation-minded planning\, it can remain a thriving ecosystem—offering not just a place for learning and innovation\, but also a living classroom of nature. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide - Megha GuptaMegha is an avid birder with over 6 years of experience\, based on the IIT Bombay campus. An AI professional and educator at heart\, she has led multiple bird walks and completed formal birding courses. Her approach goes beyond identification\, focusing on understanding bird behavior\, habitats\, and their role in the larger ecosystem.\n\n \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 IIT Bombay \n \n \n \n The IIT Bombay campus offers a vibrant birding experience where wetlands\, wooded patches\, and open spaces come together to support an impressive diversity of birdlife. Around its water bodies\, species like Grey-headed Swamphens move gracefully through vegetation\, while Bronze-winged Jacanas walk delicately over floating plants. Flocks of Whiskered Terns skim across the water\, and herons—ranging from Purple Herons to Indian Pond-Herons—quietly hunt along the edges. The presence of ibises\, including Glossy and Red-naped Ibises\, adds depth to the wetland ecosystem\, while large numbers of Black Kites soaring overhead bring constant motion to the sky.\n\nBeyond the wetlands\, the campus trees and open areas are alive with activity. Bright flashes of Indian Golden Orioles and the chatter of parakeets—both Alexandrine and Rose-ringed—bring color and sound to the landscape. Smaller birds like Coppersmith Barbets\, Asian Green Bee-eaters\, and Spot-breasted Fantails keep the canopy lively\, while familiar species like Asian Koels and Black Drongos add to the everyday charm. Even the adaptable Rock Pigeon finds its place here\, reflecting the blend of urban and natural habitats that define IIT Bombay as a thriving birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Rock Pigeon \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Red-wattled Lapwing \n \n \n \n Bronze-winged Jacana \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Glossy Ibis \n \n \n \n Red-naped Ibis \n \n \n \n Little Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Pond-Heron \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Great Egret \n \n \n \n Intermediate Egret \n \n \n \n Purple Heron \n \n \n \n Black Kite \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/wZdB1Q3QnN1xtN4aA URL:https://checkout.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sanjay-van-new-delhi-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1775283069655.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR