Bird Walk at Krishnampathy Lake, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Coimbatore
- 19 July, 2026
- Keerthika G
About Krishnampathy Lake
Krishnampathy Lake is a scenic freshwater wetland located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, forming an important part of the city’s network of traditional irrigation tanks. Surrounded by marshes, open water, grasslands, agricultural fields, and scattered native trees, the lake supports a rich mosaic of habitats for aquatic plants, fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and a wide variety of birds. Its tranquil setting and year-round water availability make it a valuable ecological refuge as well as a popular destination for birdwatching and nature photography.
The lake is particularly known for its thriving population of resident wetland birds, while seasonal migrants further enhance its biodiversity during the winter months. Like many urban wetlands, Krishnampathy Lake faces challenges from pollution, encroachment, invasive aquatic vegetation, and increasing developmental pressures. Continued habitat restoration, responsible wetland management, and community participation are essential to conserving this important ecosystem and its remarkable birdlife.
Bird Guide: Keerthika G
She is a PhD Scholar in Zoology and bird guide from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, with over 13 years of birding experience. Passionate about birdwatching, biodiversity conservation, and nature education, she enjoys inspiring people to connect with birds and the natural world through engaging field experiences.
Partnered with Siddharth Foundation
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Krishnampathy Lake
Krishnampathy Lake is an excellent birdwatching destination, with its open waters and marshes supporting a rich diversity of wetland birds throughout the year. Visitors can observe Indian Spot-billed Ducks, Eurasian Coots, Gray-headed Swamphens, White-breasted Waterhens, Little Grebes, Oriental Darters, Little Cormorants, Indian Pond-Herons, Black-crowned Night Herons, and Grey Herons foraging along the lake margins. The surrounding trees and open countryside are equally lively, hosting Indian Rollers, Common Kingfishers, Black-rumped Flamebacks, Rose-ringed Parakeets, Greater Coucals, Brahminy Kites, Black Kites, Grey Francolins, and Common Mynas. Together, these species make Krishnampathy Lake one of Coimbatore’s rewarding urban wetlands for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Black-crowned Night Heron
Black Kite
Black-rumped Flameback
Brahminy Kite
Common Kingfisher
Common Myna
Eurasian Coot
Gray Francolin
Gray-headed Swamphen
Gray Heron
Greater Coucal
Indian Pond-Heron
Indian Roller
Indian Spot-billed Duck
Little Cormorant
Little Grebe
Oriental Darter
Rock Pigeon
Rose-ringed Parakeet
White-breasted Waterhen
Summary of Walk
The guided bird walk at Krishnampathy Lake, Coimbatore, welcomed 18 enthusiastic participants for an enriching exploration of one of the region’s productive wetland ecosystems. Throughout the morning, participants observed birds across the lake and surrounding vegetation while learning about wetland ecology, bird identification, migration, and conservation. The highly interactive session encouraged participants to ask numerous questions about bird behaviour, feeding strategies, and habitat preferences. Many attendees were wildlife photographers equipped with professional cameras, capturing memorable moments as birds moved through the wetlands. By the conclusion of the walk, the group had recorded an impressive 36 bird species, highlighting the remarkable biodiversity supported by the lake.
Among the most notable sightings were Painted Stork, Spot-billed Pelican, Black-headed Ibis, Grey Heron, Lesser Whistling Duck, Bronze-winged Jacana, Little Grebe, Grey-headed Swamphen, and Black-rumped Flameback. The highlights of the day included a Painted Stork unexpectedly soaring directly overhead, a graceful Black-headed Ibis flying across the wetland, and a Little Grebe repeatedly diving underwater before resurfacing several metres away, fascinating everyone with its remarkable behaviour. Krishnampathy Lake remains an invaluable habitat for a wide variety of waterbirds and plays a significant role in supporting wetland biodiversity in Tamil Nadu. The walk left participants with a deeper appreciation of these fragile ecosystems and the importance of protecting them for future generations.
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