Bird Walk at The Great Salt Lake, Nemeli, Chennai
- Chennai
- 27 September, 2026
- Rs 170 per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About The Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake at Nemeli, near Chennai, is a wetland landscape characterised by open water, shallow margins, marshy patches, and surrounding open areas. The mix of aquatic and terrestrial habitats provides valuable feeding and resting spaces for birds, while the nearby vegetation and open ground add further habitat diversity. Seasonal changes in rainfall and water levels can significantly alter the extent of the wetland, influencing the habitats available to birds throughout the year. Its location within the broader wetland landscape around Chennai makes it an interesting site for birdwatching and observing seasonal changes in wetland habitats.
The area also exists within a landscape experiencing increasing human activity and development. Changes in land use, water quality, waste, and disturbance can affect the condition of wetland habitats. Maintaining natural wetland edges, water quality, and surrounding vegetation can help preserve the ecological value of this site and support its birdlife.
Bird Guide - Sudharsan S
He is an MSc Zoology student with a strong curiosity to learn about nature and wildlife. Trained as a naturalist, mountaineer, and birdwatcher, he has participated in various bird and wildlife censuses, gaining valuable field experience in observing and documenting species. His academic background and hands-on experiences continue to strengthen his passion for understanding and conserving the natural world.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of The Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake supports a good mix of wetland and terrestrial birds. Water-associated species include Indian Spot-billed Duck, Little Grebe, Purple Heron, Grey Heron, Indian Pond-Heron, Little Egret, Great Egret, White-breasted Waterhen, Grey-headed Swamphen, Little Cormorant, and Indian Cormorant. Common Kingfisher and White-throated Kingfisher are represented alongside Asian Green Bee-eater, while Black Kite and Brahminy Kite add raptors to the mix. Common Sandpiper adds a shorebird element, and Greater Coucal, Asian Koel, and Red-vented Bulbul represent birds of the surrounding terrestrial habitat.
Indian Spot-billed Duck
Little Grebe
Purple Heron
Grey Heron
Indian Pond Heron
Little Egret
Great Egret
White-breasted Waterhen
Grey-headed Swamphen
Little Cormorant
Indian Cormorant
Common Kingfisher
White-throated Kingfisher
Asian Green Bee-eater
Black Kite
Brahminy Kite
Common Sandpiper
Greater Coucal
Asian Koel
Red-vented Bulbul
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
