08 November,2025 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
Sandpiper. PIC COURTESY/RAJU KASAMBE
Nearly 118 years ago in this city, a young boy named Salim Ali walked into the Bombay Natural History Society. His obsession with a Yellow-throated Sparrow he'd shot down with an air gun, sparked a lifelong commitment to the avian species for Ali, who grew up to be the Birdman of India. While there might be fewer birds, and more birders today than 1906, finding that spark is still as easy as walking into the right places. Here's your guide to celebrate National Bird Week in Mumbai's green oases.
The annual flamingo migration season might be behind us, but the wetlands at TS Chanakya in Navi Mumbai are still thriving with waterfowl and wader species. Join an expert-led walk by the BNHS to learn about these birds in their natural habitat.
ON November 9; 8 am
AT TS Chanakya Wetlands, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
LOG ON TO @bombaynaturalhistorysociety
ENTRY Rs 450 (BNHS members), Rs 550 (non-members)
1941
Year Dr Salim Ali released the Book of Indian Birds
Coastal birds from Maharashtra's long coastline have flocked to The Mumbai Zoo's week-long photo exhibition. Co-organised by the Mangrove Foundation, the exhibition has a timely section dedicated titled Anthropogenic Impact - a snapshot of how human actions and apathy affect bird habitat in the city.
TILL November 12; 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
AT Bandstand area, The Mumbai Zoo, Byculla.
ENTRY Zoo entry fees apply
Nestled in the Sahyadris, the Karnala Bird Sanctuary is a birder's paradise, with nearly 150 identified species. Join the young Naturalist Explorers community on a guided walk to spot common species like the Vigors Sunbird, Ashy Drongo and the White-throated Kingfisher.
ON November 9; 7.30 am
AT Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Raigad.
CALL 8976451443 (for more details)
Join a session led by conservation expert Dr Parvish Pandya where he dissects the why and how behind bird behavior. Those brave enough to put their avian know-how to the test can stay back for the Bird Quiz Contest.
ON November 11 AT Nature Interpretation Centre, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivli East.
CALL 8655202903
ENTRY Registration mandatory
Get a virtual tour of the diverse bird habitats across India from the comfort of your home at a webinar by the BNHS. Programmes Head and naturalist Asif Khan will take participants on a digital journey to explore how geographical conditions, evolution, and climate influenced the distribution of birds in the country.
ON November 12; 6.45 pm
CALL 9325693451
ENTRY Registration mandatory
