Bird Walk at Krishnampathy Lake, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Coimbatore
- 26 September, 2026
- Pradeeshwar RJ
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: Pradeeshwar R J
He is a wildlife ecologist specializing in the field of ornithology, community ecology, fire ecology and bioacoustics. Being a researcher, he is trying to understand the patterns and processes of the system.
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
Seven participants joined guide Pradeeshwar R J at Krishnampathy Lake, Coimbatore, recording 22 species over the course of the walk. The group stayed actively engaged throughout, discussing bird calls, coloration, flight patterns, movement, habitat preference and morphology as each new species came into view.
The major highlight of the morning was a Spot-billed Pelican flying in over the lake, giving everyone a memorable sighting to close out the walk. Between the Oriental Darter and the Indian Spot-billed Duck rounding out the highlight list, participants left with a solid introduction to the wetland birdlife that calls Krishnampathy Lake home.
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