BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://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:20260411T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T084500 DTSTAMP:20260417T161732 CREATED:20260406T082100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T094003Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-11-at-7.25.37-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T083000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161732 CREATED:20260406T090646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T101054Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PXL_20260411_032044391.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T083000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161732 CREATED:20260403T052920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T095225Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PXL_20260411_020220511-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T080000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161732 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:20260417T161732 CREATED:20260406T085413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T100802Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_0600-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T163000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260405T183000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161732 CREATED:20260326T153635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T093658Z 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:20260417T161732 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:20260417T161732 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:20260417T161732 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:20260417T161732 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:20260417T161732 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:20260417T161732 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:20260417T161732 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:20260417T161733 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:20260417T161733 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:20260417T161733 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:20260417T161733 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:20260417T161733 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T084500 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260401T134058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T060141Z UID:10780-1775285100-1775292300@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vilangan Hills\, 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-vilangan-hills-thrissur-kerala/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-07.39.03.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260404T080000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260330T061828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T054657Z UID:10751-1775282400-1775289600@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at KMS Farm\, 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-kms-farm-bangalore/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PXL_20260404_010931512-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260402T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260402T090000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260403T112951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T113143Z UID:11028-1775113200-1775120400@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at Rajasthan Technical University\, Kota 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/campus-bird-walk-at-rajasthan-technical-university-kota/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-02-at-08.45.37.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260401T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260401T080000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260403T111707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T112419Z UID:10999-1775023200-1775030400@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at SSB Sure Shot Academy\, 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/campus-bird-walk-at-ssb-sure-shot-academy-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/f-2-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T103000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260403T105907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T110412Z UID:10970-1774773000-1774780200@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk for International Veterinary Students' Association\, 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/campus-bird-walk-at-ivsa-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/f-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T103000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260324T082621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T101550Z UID:10536-1774773000-1774780200@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Botanical Garden\, 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-botanical-garden-kolkata-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T091500 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260323T080635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T103450Z UID:10459-1774768500-1774775700@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, 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-mahatma-hill-pune2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-29-at-11.25.56-PM-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T090000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260403T104146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T104657Z UID:10951-1774767600-1774774800@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Campus Bird Walk at University of Kota\, 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/campus-bird-walk-at-university-of-kota-rj/ CATEGORIES:Campus Bird Count,Past Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/f1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T084500 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260324T095450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T103959Z UID:10548-1774766700-1774773900@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-3-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-30-at-11.36.23-AM-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T083000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260319T092232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T105116Z UID:10283-1774765800-1774773000@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland\, Bhamori Forest Plantation\, 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-bhoj-wetland-bhopal-5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG-20260329-WA0041-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T083000 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260312T075438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T103049Z UID:10076-1774765800-1774773000@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sumoni\, Golaghat\, Assam 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-sumoni-golaghat-assam3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG-20260329-WA0092-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T174500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T194500 DTSTAMP:20260417T161733 CREATED:20260319T093432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T102111Z UID:10289-1774719900-1774727100@checkout.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirsaim\, 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-sirsaim-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://checkout.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-28-at-9.52.18-PM.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR