BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ataavi REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260501T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260501T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260427T142310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T103650Z UID:12052-1777618800-1777669200@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Talawe Wetlands(Maharashtra Day Special)\, Navi Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-talawe-wetlands-navi-mumbai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lesser-Flamingo1_HB-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260502T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260502T083000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260427T074110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T120254Z UID:12024-1777703400-1777710600@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhandup Pumping Station Salt Pans\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhandup-pumping-station-salt-pans-mumbai-maharashtra/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Black-winged-Stilt.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260502T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260502T090000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260423T084123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T085611Z UID:11975-1777705200-1777712400@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Succoro Plateau\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-succoro-plateau-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/white-bellied-drongo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T083000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260423T092511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T092828Z UID:11989-1777789800-1777797000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhadbhada Dam\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhadbhada-dam-bhopal-madhya-pradesh2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/citrine-wagtail.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T083000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260423T093241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T102949Z UID:11993-1777789800-1777797000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Forest research institute\, Dehradun\, Uttarakhand DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-forest-research-institute-dehradun-uttarakhand/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Asian-Paradise-Flycatcher.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T083000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260427T072441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T073103Z UID:12019-1777789800-1777797000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lulung\, Simlipal\, Odisha DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lulung-simlipal-odisha-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Indian-Pitta.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T083000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260427T093258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T093534Z UID:12044-1777789800-1777797000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Mahatma Hill\, Pune\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-mahatma-hill-pune-maharashtra4/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/yellow-wattled-lapwing.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T090000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260423T085852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T062530Z UID:11982-1777791600-1777798800@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maina-Curtorim\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maina-curtorim-goa-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/river-tern_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T090000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260427T141814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T142009Z UID:12048-1777791600-1777798800@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Vetal Tekdi\, Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/ird-walk-at-vetal-tekdi-pune-7/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/black-kite_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T093000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260423T083316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T083638Z UID:11970-1777793400-1777800600@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Carambolim Lake\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-carambolim-lake-goa3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/coppersmith-barbet.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260503T093000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260428T094354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T080835Z UID:12058-1777793400-1777800600@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Limber\, Boniyar\, Baramulla\, J&K DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-limber-boniyar-baramulla-jammu-and-kashmir/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Western-Tragapon.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260505T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260505T080000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183504 CREATED:20260423T103206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T064300Z UID:12002-1777960800-1777968000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Tal Talaab\, Behind Tal Tiger Resort\, Kanha Tiger Reserve\, Madhya Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-khatiya-gate-kanha-tiger-reserve-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cotton-Pygmy-Goose_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T073000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183505 CREATED:20260430T115058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T115635Z UID:12285-1778304600-1778311800@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat-6/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/red.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T083000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183505 CREATED:20260430T124447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T124919Z UID:12297-1778308200-1778315400@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-aravali-biodiversity-park-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/indian-white-eye.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T090000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183505 CREATED:20260430T123909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T124236Z UID:12292-1778310000-1778317200@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Green Valley Park\,Belapur\, Maharashtra DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-green-valley-parkbelapur-maharashtra5/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/vigors-sunbird.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260510T080000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183505 CREATED:20260427T090701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T112558Z UID:12034-1778392800-1778400000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nagvasuki\, Allahabad\, Uttar Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Aravali Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 9 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 250/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n Aravalli Biodiversity Park\, New Delhi\, is a 699-acre ecological restoration site situated on the northwestern edge of Vasant Vihar. Once heavily degraded by mining and dominated by the invasive Prosopis juliflora\, the park is now being transformed into a mosaic of native dry deciduous forest\, scrub\, and grassland ecosystems—aimed at reviving the near-extinct biodiversity of the Delhi Aravallis. \n \n \n \n This rewilded urban forest sustains over 205 bird species\, from prinias and paradise flycatchers to owls and raptors\, and also shelters jackals\, nilgai\, and reptiles. Functioning as a vital ecological buffer\, the park aids in groundwater recharge\, carbon capture\, and urban heat regulation. Recognized as India’s first OECM site\, Aravalli Biodiversity Park showcases the potential of urban restoration to create resilient green lungs in the heart of a rapidly expanding city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bird Guide: Anjali BhardwajA passionate birder and researcher\, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi.\nMy work focuses on bird occupancy\, vocalisations\, and their relationship with tree species\,combining field birding with research to offer deeper\, more insightful birding experiences. \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 Aravali \n \n \n \n Aravalli in New Delhi continues to be a thriving refuge for a remarkable diversity of birdlife. A total of 205 bird species have been recorded so far\, ranging from common residents like the Indian Peafowl\, Jungle Babbler\, and Red-vented Bulbul to more elusive visitors such as the Indian Paradise-Flycatcher\, Indian Scops-Owl\, and Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon. Raptors like the Shikra\, Black Kite\, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies\, while grassland and scrub-loving species such as Baya Weavers\, Rufous Treepies\, and Small Minivets remain active in the lower canopy and thickets. Water-associated birds like the Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, and White-breasted Waterhen have also been noted in the park’s seasonal wetlands. \n \n \n \n Migratory and wintering species such as the Green-winged Teal\, Taiga Flycatcher\, Siberian Stonechat\, and Bluethroat add seasonal richness to the park’s avifauna. The presence of woodland specialists like the Indian Grey Hornbill\, Spotted Owlet\, and Black-rumped Flameback\, alongside warblers and buntings like the Booted Warbler\, Lesser Whitethroat\, and White-capped Bunting\, indicates the variety of microhabitats now available. These observations reaffirm Aravalli Biodiversity Park’s success as a restored urban ecosystem\, offering vital habitat for both resident and migratory birds within the heart of the capital. \n \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Coppersmith Barbet \n \n \n \n Indian Robin \n \n \n \n Large-billed Crow \n \n \n \n Common Tailorbird \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Black Drongo \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Indian Golden Oriole \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Grey-headed Swamphen \n \n \n \n Eurasian Collared Dove \n \n \n \n Brown-headed Barbet \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Oriental Magpie Robin \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scan to Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n https://forms.gle/1LQPw6CSWomBirAA8 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nagvasuki-allahabad-uttar-pradesh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Grey-Heron4_HB_imresizer.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR