Bird Walk at Hadosiddapura Lake, Chikkakannalli, Bengaluru

Name: Bird Walk at Hadosiddapura Lake, Chikkakannalli, Bengaluru
Start: 2026-06-07T06:30:00+05:30
End: 2026-06-07T08:30:00+05:30

About Hadosiddapura Lake

Nestled in the rapidly urbanizing landscape of Chikkakannalli in southeast Bengaluru, Hadosiddapura Lake is a vital freshwater wetland spanning approximately 22 hectares. Surrounded by a mosaic of open water, marshes, reed beds, grassy edges, and scattered tree cover, the lake supports a rich diversity of aquatic and terrestrial life. Native vegetation such as reeds, sedges, water-loving grasses, and riparian trees provides food, shelter, and nesting habitats for numerous species. The lake has emerged as an important urban biodiversity hotspot, attracting a wide variety of birds including resident waterfowl, herons, egrets, kingfishers, cormorants, and seasonal migratory visitors that arrive during the winter months.

For birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, Hadosiddapura Lake offers rewarding opportunities to observe wildlife against the backdrop of Bengaluru’s expanding skyline. Early mornings often reveal flocks of ducks, waders probing the muddy shallows, and raptors soaring overhead, making the lake a popular destination for local birding communities. However, like many urban wetlands, the lake faces challenges from encroachment, untreated runoff, invasive vegetation, and increasing developmental pressures in the surrounding catchment. Ongoing conservation efforts, habitat restoration initiatives, community participation, and regular monitoring are essential to maintaining the ecological health of the lake and ensuring that it continues to serve as a refuge for wildlife and a green oasis for the city.

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Common birds of Hadosiddapura Lake

Hadosiddapura Lake is a rewarding destination for birdwatchers, with an impressive checklist of 98 recorded bird species reflecting the diversity of habitats found within and around the wetland. The lake regularly hosts waterbirds such as the Indian Spot-billed Duck, Little Grebe, Eurasian Moorhen, Gray-headed Swamphen, White-breasted Waterhen, and Bronze-winged Jacana, while the shallow edges attract waders including Red-wattled Lapwing, Green Sandpiper, and Wood Sandpiper. Fish-eating specialists such as the Oriental Darter, Little Cormorant, Indian Cormorant, Great Cormorant, and Common Kingfisher are frequently observed, alongside elegant herons and egrets including Gray Heron, Purple Heron, Indian Pond-Heron, Little Egret, and Eastern Cattle-Egret. The presence of Glossy Ibis and the near-threatened Black-headed Ibis further highlights the lake’s ecological importance. Beyond the water’s edge, open grasslands and scattered trees support species such as Asian Green Bee-eater, Black Drongo, Black Kite, Large-billed Crow, and Rock Pigeon. Together, these birds create a vibrant and ever-changing spectacle, making Hadosiddapura Lake one of the most rewarding urban birding locations in southeast Bengaluru.