Bird Walk at Erangal Beach ( madh island), Malad, Mumbai
- Malad
- 20 September, 2026
- Rs 300 per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About Erangal Beach
Erangal Beach, located on Madh Island in Malad, Mumbai, is a coastal landscape where sandy shores meet the Arabian Sea and the surrounding island environment. The beach and its intertidal zone provide an important habitat for coastal and shorebirds, particularly during periods when migratory species use Mumbai’s coastline. Sandy stretches, exposed mud and wet areas created by the tides, and nearby vegetation together form a varied coastal setting. The changing shoreline throughout the day creates different feeding opportunities for birds, making the beach an interesting location for observing coastal birdlife.
The area also lies within a rapidly developing part of Mumbai, where fishing activity, tourism, residential development, and other human uses occur alongside natural coastal habitats. Disturbance along the shore, waste, changes to coastal land use, and increasing development can affect the quality of these habitats. Maintaining clean beaches, protecting natural shoreline areas, and minimising disturbance to feeding and resting birds are important for conserving the ecological value of Erangal and the wider Madh Island coastline.
Bird Guide: Rohan J Rane
Rohan is an 18-year-old birder and wildlife photographer from Mumbai who has spent years exploring the city’s rich birdlife and urban biodiversity. Driven by a mission to discover and document the flora and fauna of India, he brings youthful curiosity, field experience, and a deep love for nature to every bird walk.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Erangal Beach
Erangal Beach supports a strong mix of coastal, migratory, and terrestrial birds. Shorebirds recorded here include Pacific Golden-Plover, Common Ringed Plover, Little Ringed Plover, Tibetan Sand-Plover, Greater Sand-Plover, Kentish Plover, Common Sandpiper, Little Stint, Red-wattled Lapwing, and Black-headed Gull. Brown-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, and Caspian Tern add to the diversity of coastal and marine birds. The surrounding habitat also supports Rock Pigeon, Spotted Dove, Greater Coucal, Asian Koel, Little Swift, and Asian Palm Swift. Together, these records highlight the importance of Erangal Beach as a coastal birdwatching site with both resident and migratory species.
Spotted Dove
Greater Coucal
Asian Koel
Little Swift
Asian Palm Swift
Pacific Golden-Plover
Common Ringed Plover
Little Ringed Plover
Red-wattled Lapwing
Tibetan Sand-Plover
Greater Sand-Plover
Kentish Plover
Common Sandpiper
Little Stint
Common Kingfisher
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Black-headed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Caspian Tern
Indian Cormorant
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
