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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at TS Chanakya\, Mumbai
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ts-chanakya-mumbai-6/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T060000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nevta Lake & Dam\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nevta-lake-jaipur-rajasthan-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Dhantoli\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-dhantoli-nagpur-mh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T063000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Doddanekundi Lake\, Bengaluru
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-doddanekundi-lake-bengaluru-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Carambolim Lake\, Goa
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-carambolim-lake-goa-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260411T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhopar Grasslands\, Thane\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhopar-grasslands-thane-maharashtra2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094725
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T082436Z
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SUMMARY:Bird walk at Fishing Lake\, Asika\, Odisha
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-fishing-lake-asika-odisha-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000
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UID:10837-1775973600-1775980800@staging.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gorewada Biopark Lake Trail\, Nagpur\, Maharashtra
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gorewada-biopark-lake-trail-nagpur-maharashtra2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Anantapura National Park\, Anantapura\, Andhra Pradesh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-anantapura-national-park-anantapura-andhra-pradesh2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094725
CREATED:20260403T105459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T105704Z
UID:10982-1775973600-1775980800@staging.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra Jalashay\, Ramsar Site\, Chhattisgarh
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kopra-jalashay-ramsar-site-chhattisgarh/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094725
CREATED:20260403T131011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T134515Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-harkot-forest-munsiyari-uk/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T083000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094725
CREATED:20260403T084602Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Hessarghata Lake\, Bangalore\, Karnataka
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-hessarghata-lake-bangalore-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T083000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094725
CREATED:20260403T110042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T110432Z
UID:10990-1775975400-1775982600@staging.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at CG City Ekana Wetlands\, Lucknow\, UP
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ekana-wetlands-lucknow-up-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094725
CREATED:20260403T080224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T080836Z
UID:10827-1775977200-1775984400@staging.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T094725
CREATED:20260403T093923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T100411Z
UID:10860-1775977200-1775984400@staging.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirpur lake\, Indore (MP)
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirpur-lake-indore-mp2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Akshi Beach\, Alibaug\, Raigad\, MH
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-akshi-beach-alibaug-raigad-mh2/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T071500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260412T091500
DTSTAMP:20260405T094725
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UID:10998-1775978100-1775985300@staging.ataavi.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sunder Nursery\, New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Harkot Forest\, Munsiyari\, Uttarakhand				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n													\n										Munsiyari\n									\n								\n											\n													\n										12 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					\n		\n				\n				\n					About Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Set above Munsiyari in the high Kumaon Himalaya\, Harkot Forest feels like the kind of place where the mountains still decide the rhythm of the day. Rather than one sharply bounded “forest block\,” it is best understood as part of the wider mid- to high-elevation Himalayan forest landscape around Harkot and the Thamri–Munsiyari belt\, lying roughly in the 2\,200–3\,000 m zone where cool slopes\, ridgelines\, and moist hollows create excellent habitat diversity. Here\, oak\, rhododendron\, and mixed temperate broadleaf forest blend into conifer patches\, scrubby edges\, and clearings\, producing a layered habitat that is visually dramatic and ecologically rich. In spring and early summer\, flowering rhododendrons and dense mountain undergrowth give the forest a vibrant\, almost storybook quality\, while mossy trunks\, leaf litter\, and old trees support insects\, small mammals\, and a wide range of Himalayan birdlife. The wider Munsiyari region is also known for exceptional biodiversity and sits within an internationally important bird landscape associated with the Gori basin.								\n				\n				\n				\n									For birders\, Harkot Forest is one of those places where every bend in the trail feels full of possibility. It is especially rewarding for forest birds and mid-altitude Himalayan species\, with the surrounding Munsiyari landscape celebrated for pheasants\, laughingthrushes\, finches\, bush-robins\, accentors\, woodpeckers\, and raptors\, alongside the constant soundtrack of smaller woodland birds. Even when a rare species does not appear\, the experience remains memorable because the habitat itself is so alive—with shifting light\, calls from the canopy\, and sudden movement in the understorey. The main threats are those increasingly faced by Himalayan forests: road expansion\, unplanned tourism\, litter\, fire risk\, habitat fragmentation\, grazing pressure\, and the long-term effects of climate change on sensitive mountain ecosystems. Conservation here depends not only on formal forest protection\, but also on responsible tourism\, intact trail ethics\, protection of mature native trees\, and strong local stewardship—something visitors to the Harkot–Thamri side of Munsiyari often notice and appreciate. Protecting these forests means protecting not just scenery\, but one of the most atmospheric birding landscapes in Uttarakhand.								\n				\n				\n		\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Bird Guide: Kamlesh Singh DhoktiWith three years of birding experience\, Kamlesh Singh brings a sharp eye\, growing field knowledge\, and genuine enthusiasm to every walk and observation.\nHis bird guide introduces readers to the avian life of the landscape in an accessible and engaging way\, encouraging both appreciation and awareness of local bird diversity. 				\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 Harkot Forest				\n				\n				\n				\n									Harkot Forest supports a lively and distinctly Himalayan bird community\, where every trail\, forest edge\, and mountain clearing can reveal something special. Commonly seen and heard here are woodland favourites such as the Himalayan Bulbul\, Great Barbet\, Verditer Flycatcher\, Dark-sided Flycatcher\, and Rufous-bellied Niltava\, all of which add colour and song to the cool temperate forest. Mixed flocks often include smaller species like the Green-backed Tit\, White-throated Fantail\, and Black-throated Bushtit\, while the undergrowth and quieter paths may produce birds such as the Streaked Laughingthrush\, Blue-fronted Redstart\, and the striking Kalij Pheasant. More open slopes and village edges bring in species like Russet Sparrow\, Grey Wagtail\, Oriental Turtle Dove\, and Large-billed Crow\, while mature trees attract birds such as the Grey-headed Woodpecker and the ever-noisy Red-billed Blue Magpie. Overhead\, the dramatic sight of soaring Himalayan Griffons and the magnificent Bearded Vulture adds a true high-mountain character to the birding experience\, while the haunting calls of the Blue Whistling Thrush complete the atmosphere of this beautiful Himalayan forest.								\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Rufous-bellied Niltava				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Fantail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Great Barbet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kalij Pheasant				\n				\n				\n				\n					Grey Wagtail				\n				\n				\n				\n					Oriental Turtle Dove				\n				\n				\n				\n					Large-billed Crow				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Griffon				\n				\n				\n				\n					Verditer Flycatcher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Rose-ringed Parakeet				\n				\n				\n				\n					Himalayan Bulbul				\n				\n				\n				\n					Green-backed Tit				\n				\n				\n				\n					Blue-fronted Redstart				\n				\n				\n				\n					Streaked Laughingthrush				\n				\n				\n				\n					White-throated Kingfisher				\n				\n				\n				\n					Long-tailed Shrike				\n				\n				\n				\n					Pied Bushchat				\n				\n				\n				\n					Common Hoopoe				\n				\n				\n				\n					Black Kite				\n				\n				\n				\n					Asian Koel				\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/C9hkHjSFv55zCKAb9
URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sunder-nursery-new-delhi-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event
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