BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133843 CREATED:20251118T081855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T054910Z UID:6175-1764482400-1764489600@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Wadhvana Bird Sanctuary\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-wadhvana-bs-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-30-at-13.31.53-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251130T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133843 CREATED:20251118T064918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T055639Z UID:6374-1764482400-1764489600@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Zilmili Lake\, Gondia (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-zilmililake-gondia-mh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG20251130070045-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251129T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251129T193000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133843 CREATED:20251119T095820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T062134Z UID:6660-1764437400-1764444600@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karapur\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karapur-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_3583-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133843 CREATED:20251117T113734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T111810Z UID:6151-1763884800-1763892000@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Chintaamani Kar Bird Sanctuary\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chintaamani-kar-bs-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251123_090448-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133843 CREATED:20251117T073348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T110448Z UID:6286-1763884800-1763892000@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sirpur lake Ramsar Site\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sirpur-lake-indore/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_5701-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251117T065935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T105754Z UID:6393-1763884800-1763892000@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Menar Lake\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-menarlake-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251123-WA0072-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251117T070650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T105238Z UID:6401-1763883000-1763890200@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lakaki Lake\, Pune (For kids 8-14 years old) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lakaki-lake-pune-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251123_091237950_HDR_AE-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251117T121022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T104712Z UID:6167-1763881200-1763888400@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Lal Bagh\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lal-bagh-bengaluru/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20251123_090919-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251117T114643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T104214Z UID:6158-1763881200-1763888400@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhamori Forest Plantation\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhamori-forest-plantation-bhopal-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251123-WA0018-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251117T073422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T103644Z UID:6243-1763881200-1763888400@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Fadahkar\, Bilaspur\, Chattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-fadahkar-bilaspur-chattisgrah/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251123_075115-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251117T065546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T102824Z UID:6228-1763881200-1763888400@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vansoj-Naliya Mandvi Wetland Complex\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-vansoj-naliya-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Photo-from-Jigar-Patel-1995-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251117T112339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T102331Z UID:6146-1763878500-1763886600@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sri Krishna devarayalu university\, Anantapuram\, Andhra Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-srikrishna-devarayalu-university-anantapuram/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251123_041250056-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251123T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251117T115055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T101244Z UID:6162-1763877600-1763884800@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Jahapanah City Forest\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-jahapanah-city-forest-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251123_022022239-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251029T111213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T073045Z UID:6141-1763278200-1763285400@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-lake-kolkata/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251116084427-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251029T090937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T072522Z UID:6126-1763278200-1763285400@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lakshmanpuri Ecotourism Reserve\, SGPGI\, Lucknow\, UP DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lakshmanpuri-er-lucknow/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-17-at-7.26.44-AM.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251104T061936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T063836Z UID:6222-1763276400-1763283600@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Amona Fields\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-amona-fields-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_3906-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251103T122634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T074303Z UID:6216-1763276400-1763283600@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Thol Bird Sanctuary\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-thol-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251116-WA0014.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251029T093512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T064201Z UID:6133-1763276400-1763283600@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kopra Bilaspur\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kopra-bilaspur/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251116-WA0036-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T083000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251103T121419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T073811Z UID:6208-1763273700-1763281800@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Suketri (near Sukhna Lake)\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-suketri-chandigarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SAVE_20251116_101605-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251116T080000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251027T092535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T063423Z UID:6036-1763272800-1763280000@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251116065818-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251115T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251115T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251103T112845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T071342Z UID:6202-1763193600-1763200800@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kotra Village\, Narsingarh (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kotra-village-narsinghgarh-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSCN0872-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251029T072919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T114340Z UID:6104-1762675200-1762682400@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Tawali Chanda\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-tawali-chanda-indore/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251109-WA0372.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251027T094602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T091757Z UID:6046-1762673400-1762682400@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Pangdi reservoir\, Gondia (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-pangdi-reservoir-gondia/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251109082216-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251027T082301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T113749Z UID:6022-1762673400-1762682400@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sukhna Dam\, Chh. Sambhajinagar (MH) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-sukhna-dam-chh-sambhajinagar2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251109-WA0009.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251027T102722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T083358Z UID:6053-1762673400-1762680600@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Morlem Gad Foothills\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-morlem-gad-foothills-goa-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-09-at-11.23.50-AM-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T071500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251103T060123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T110127Z UID:6195-1762672500-1762678800@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mahatmahill-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251109_034205958.MP_-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251027T131943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T111759Z UID:6086-1762671600-1762678800@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ucharpi\, Mehsana\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ucharpi-mehsana/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251109_075443-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251027T090609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101951Z UID:6030-1762671600-1762678800@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kerwa Jungle Camp\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kerwa-jungle-camp-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Scanned_20251109-1524-13-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T064500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251027T135353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T101505Z UID:6095-1762670700-1762678800@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Poaama Nursery\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-poaama-nursery-chhindwara-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG20251109080435-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T093000 DTSTAMP:20260527T133844 CREATED:20251027T134645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T100945Z UID:6092-1762669800-1762680600@staging.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhoj Wetland- Bisankhedi Village\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goa\n \n \n \n \n 14 December\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n Jalmesh Karapurkar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda is situated in the forest-rich Sattari taluka of North Goa and lies close to the Western Ghats foothills. It is surrounded by dense semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests dominated by species like terminalia\, teak\, jamun\, and bamboo. The hilly terrain\, perennial streams\, and shaded forest trails support a cool and moist microclimate. \n \n \n \n The area is an excellent site for birds such as Malabar trogon\, hornbills\, drongos\, warblers\, and several forest specialists of the Western Ghats. It also supports mammals including macaques\, civets\, porcupines\, wild boar\, and occasional sightings of leopards. Conservation threats include road expansion\, deforestation\, sand mining\, and increasing human encroachment which can fragment habitat and disturb sensitive species. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partnered with \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Jalmesh KarapurkarHe is the coordinator of the Goa Bird Atlas initiative and serves as the eBird Reviewer for Goa\, playing a key role in documenting avian biodiversity across the state. He also runs an inclusive ecotourism initiative aimed at making nature and wildlife experiences accessible and enriching for all. \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird walk Location \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Common birds of Nanoda \n \n \n \n Nanoda in Sattari\, nestled in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats\, supports a rich diversity of birds ranging from canopy dwellers to riverine specialists. Sightings include the impressive Mountain Imperial Pigeon\, Oriental Honey Buzzard\, Malabar Parakeet\, Vernal Hanging Parrot\, Chestnut headed Bee eater\, and the striking Orange Minivet and Black naped Oriole moving through the mid canopy. The lush undergrowth shelters species like Puff throated Babbler and Brown cheeked Fulvetta\, while drongos such as Ashy Drongo and Greater Racket tailed Drongo dominate the forest edges. Common visitors like Red whiskered Bulbul\, Flame throated Bulbul\, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher\, Red breasted Flycatcher\, Nilgiri Flowerpecker\, Crimson backed Sunbird\, and Purple Sunbird add colour across the vegetation. Along the riverbanks\, Gray Wagtail and White browed Wagtail are regularly seen. Together\, these species highlight Nanoda’s importance as a vibrant Western Ghats birding hotspot. \n \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n Red-whiskered Bulbul \n \n \n \n Flame-throated Bulbul \n \n \n \n Indian Paradise Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Grey Wagtail \n \n \n \n Tickell's Blue Flycatcher \n \n \n \n Orange-headed Thrush \n \n \n \n Blue-eared Kingfisher \n \n \n \n Greater-racket tailed Drongo \n \n \n \n Nilgiri Flowerpecker \n \n \n \n Brown-cheeked Fulvetta \n \n \n \n Puff-throated Babbler \n \n \n \n Spotted Owlet \n \n \n \n Orange Minivet \n \n \n \n Black-rumped Flameback \n \n \n \n Asian Green Bee-eater \n \n \n \n Asian Koel \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Black-hooded Oriole \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Walk \n \n \n \n The bird walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa\, led by Jalmesh Karapurkar\, was attended by 11 participants and unfolded as an exciting morning of forest exploration. The walk proved highly rewarding\, with an impressive 69 bird species recorded along the forest trails. Participants were thrilled to spot several rarities\, including the Yellow-browed Warbler\, Black Eagle\, Black-naped Oriole\, and Tickell’s Leaf Warbler\, which made the outing especially memorable.\n \n \n \n \n In addition to these highlights\, the lush forests revealed many iconic residents of the Western Ghats. Sightings included Goa’s state bird\, the Flame-throated Bulbul\, along with Yellow-browed Bulbuls\, Malabar Trogons\, and vibrant Orange Minivets\, adding splashes of color to the canopy. The rich mix of rare species and characteristic forest birds made the walk a deeply fulfilling experience\, leaving participants with a greater appreciation of Nanoda’s biodiversity and the natural wealth of the Western Ghats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of Participants \n \n 0 URL:https://staging.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhoj-wetland-bisankhedi-bhopal-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://staging.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_20251109_0821122-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR