BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ataavi - ECPv6.12.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ataavi X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251206T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251206T083000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001733 CREATED:20251126T070324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T082801Z UID:6922-1765002600-1765009800@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Munekolala Lake\, Bengaluru DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-munekolala-lake-blr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251206_064912220_HDR-Kayala-Ashok-Kumar-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T053000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T073000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251201T132246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T084051Z UID:6983-1765085400-1765092600@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Muga Sumoni Gaon\, Golaghat\, Assam DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-muga-sumoni-gaon-assam/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Media-3-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T060000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T080000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251126T102023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T084918Z UID:6960-1765087200-1765094400@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Timbi Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-timbi-lake-vadodara-gujarat-3/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG-20251207-WA0003-Naiya-Patel.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251126T082209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T100613Z UID:6937-1765088100-1765098000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Moti-Dau Village\, Mehsana\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-moti-dau-mehsana/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_20251207_071923-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T083000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251201T133705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T101900Z UID:6993-1765089000-1765096200@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Leisure Park\, Chandigarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chandigarh-botanical-garden/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_20251207_081731-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251126T095422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T102620Z UID:6954-1765090800-1765098000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Van Vihar National Park\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-van-vihar-national-park-bhopal2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251207-WA0099-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251126T103448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T104348Z UID:6964-1765090800-1765098000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kerwa Dam\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kerwa-dam-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_8350.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251126T110254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T105027Z UID:6970-1765090800-1765098000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Okhla Bird Sanctuary\, Noida (Delhi NCR) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-okhla-bs-delhincr/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PXL_20251207_042339752-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251201T132935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T110612Z UID:6988-1765090800-1765098000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake (BRC Side)\, Kolkata DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-rabindra-sarovar-lake-brc-kolkata-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T093000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251126T073703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T112910Z UID:6929-1765092600-1765099800@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ruse dam\, Khairagarh\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chhidari-dam-khairagarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251207-WA0006.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251126T090019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T030927Z UID:6943-1765094400-1765101600@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Daulat Baroda Lake\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-daulat-baroda-lake-indore-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251207-WA0078-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251126T094330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T031727Z UID:6949-1765123200-1765130400@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Karawe Wetland\, TS Chanakya\, Navi Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-karawe-wetland-navi-mumbai/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG-20251208-WA0062-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251213T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251213T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251204T102955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T100111Z UID:7077-1765609200-1765616400@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Diwar Island\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-diwar-island-goa-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-image-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T083000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251208T112628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T133842Z UID:7136-1765693800-1765701000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kanakagiri hills from Chandrugunda side\, Telangana DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kanakagiri-hills-chandrugunda-telangana/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T083000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251208T112737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T084244Z UID:7139-1765693800-1765701000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Deer Park\, New Delhi DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-deer-park-new-delhi-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Deer-Park-Delhi.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251204T105536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T100554Z UID:7089-1765695600-1765702800@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Nanoda\, Sattari\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-nanoda-sattari-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251204T112119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T093951Z UID:7096-1765695600-1765702800@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at East Kolkata Wetlands\, Nalban Bheri DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-eastkolkata-wetlands/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-image-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251204T113922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T103505Z UID:7102-1765695600-1765702800@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Chota Mahadev\, Chhindwara (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-chota-mahadev-chhindwara-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251204T114544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T101459Z UID:7106-1765695600-1765706400@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Bhorvan Park Bairagarh Bhoj wetland\, Bhopal DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-bhorvan-park-bhoj-bhopal/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T093000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251204T124755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T095207Z UID:7118-1765697400-1765704600@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Paniyajob Dam\, Rajnandgaon\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-paniyajob-dam-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-image-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T093000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251204T131101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T095728Z UID:7130-1765697400-1765704600@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Kavdi Paat \, near Hadapsar Pune DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-kavdi-paat-pune/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-image-3-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251204T115004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T101015Z UID:7110-1765699200-1765706400@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Menar Bird Village (Ramsar Site)\, Rajasthan DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-menar-bird-village-rajasthan/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251204T130216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T094737Z UID:7124-1765699200-1765706400@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Lotus Valley\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-lotus-valley-indore-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/lotus-valley.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T093000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251211T101657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T074241Z UID:7372-1766215800-1766223000@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ecological Park\, Laharpur\, Bhopal\, Madhya Pradesh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ecological-park-laharpur-bhopal-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-22-at-12.32.20.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251211T101629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073801Z UID:7347-1766215800-1766224800@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Talawali Chanda\, Indore (MP) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-talawali-chanda-indore-mp/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-5.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T083000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251220T103000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251211T101517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073923Z UID:7279-1766219400-1766226600@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maharashtra Nature Park\, Mumbai DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maharashtra-nature-park-mumbai-2/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feature-MNP-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T061500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T081500 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251211T101810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073658Z UID:7333-1766297700-1766304900@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Ankodia Lake\, Vadodara\, Gujarat DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-ankodia-lake-vadodara-gujarat/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-8.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T063000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T083000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251211T101817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073823Z UID:7379-1766298600-1766305800@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Gidhwa Parsada\, Naghda\, Gidwa\, Chhattisgarh DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-gidhwa-parsada-naghda-chhattisgarh/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-7.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251211T101653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073637Z UID:7285-1766300400-1766307600@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Maina-Raia Wetland\, Quepem\, Goa DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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/jZv3jN323iG1o2ir6 URL:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/event/bird-walk-at-maina-raia-wetland-quepem-goa/ CATEGORIES:Birding Bharat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/f-4.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T070000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251221T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T001734 CREATED:20251211T101659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T073733Z UID:7271-1766300400-1766307600@ataavi-bird-prod.ataavi.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Sultanpur National Park\, Gurugram (Delhi NCR) DESCRIPTION:Bird Walk at Sanjay Van\, New Delhi \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Delhi\n \n \n \n \n 10 May\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Rs 300/- per head\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is one of New Delhi’s largest and most important urban forests\, spread over about 780 hectares along the southern edge of the city near the Aravalli ridge. The landscape is dominated by dry deciduous and thorn scrub forest\, interspersed with rocky outcrops\, seasonal streams\, grasslands\, and small wetlands that fill during the monsoon. Native flora such as dhok\, babool\, neem\, peepal\, banyan\, and ber coexist with plantations and regenerating scrub\, creating a complex mosaic of habitats. This diversity supports a wide range of fauna\, including mammals like nilgai\, golden jackal\, Indian hare\, and mongoose\, along with reptiles\, butterflies\, and other invertebrates. Sanjay Van is also a celebrated birding hotspot\, recording well over 200 bird species\, with resident woodland birds\, winter migrants\, and passage migrants making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. \n \n \n \n Despite its ecological value\, Sanjay Van faces significant conservation challenges typical of urban forests. Pressures from encroachment\, unregulated construction\, invasive plant species\, waste dumping\, feral dogs\, and heavy human footfall threaten habitat quality and wildlife movement. Fragmentation of forest patches and disturbance near nesting and foraging areas can impact sensitive species\, while groundwater depletion affects seasonal wetlands. Conservation efforts focus on protecting native vegetation\, controlling invasive species\, restoring water bodies\, and promoting responsible public use through awareness and community involvement. Safeguarding Sanjay Van is critical not only for its biodiversity\, but also for its role as a green lung that moderates climate\, supports groundwater recharge\, and offers Delhi residents a rare connection to natural wilderness within the 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 Sanjay Van \n \n \n \n Sanjay Van is a vibrant birding refuge in the heart of New Delhi\, with 224 bird species recorded\, and even a short walk can reveal an impressive mix of woodland\, grassland\, and wetland birds. Seasonal waterbodies attract Indian Spot-billed Duck\, Eurasian Moorhen\, Eurasian Coot\, and elegant Black-winged Stilts\, while open areas and forest edges are watched over by the hovering Black-winged Kite. The trees and scrub resonate with familiar calls of Indian Peafowl\, Rose-ringed and Alexandrine Parakeets\, along with Rock Pigeon\, Eurasian Collared-Dove\, and Laughing Dove. The undergrowth comes alive with small insectivores such as the Common Tailorbird\, Yellow-bellied Prinia\, and winter visitors like the Taiga Flycatcher\, while the social chatter of Jungle Babblers\, Common Mynas\, and House Crows fills the forest air. Adding melody and colour are birds like the Oriental Magpie-Robin\, Red-whiskered Bulbul\, and Red-vented Bulbul\, making Sanjay Van a rewarding destination for both casual visitors and dedicated birdwatchers alike. \n \n \n \n \n Indian Spot-billed Duck \n \n \n \n Indian Peafowl \n \n \n \n Laughing Dove \n \n \n \n Eurasian Coot \n \n \n \n Black-winged Stilt \n \n \n \n Alexandrine Parakeet \n \n \n \n Rose-ringed Parakeet \n \n \n \n Red-vented Bulbul \n \n \n \n Eurasian-collared Dove \n \n \n \n Jungle Babbler \n \n \n \n Grey Francolin \n \n \n \n Common Myna \n \n \n \n Eastern Cattle Egret \n \n \n \n Little Cormorant \n \n \n \n Purple Sunbird \n \n \n \n Rufous Treepie \n \n \n \n Oriental Honey Buzzard \n \n \n \n White-breasted Waterhen \n \n \n \n Grey-breasted Prinia \n \n \n \n Ashy Prinia \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. 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