Bird Walk at Mullur lake, Bangalore, Karnataka

The Mullur Lake bird walk brought together 16 participants for a rewarding morning of birdwatching around one of Bengaluru’s peaceful urban wetlands. Surrounded by a mosaic of open water, marshes, grasslands, and scattered trees, the lake provided excellent opportunities to observe birds occupying different habitats. Over the course of the walk, participants recorded an impressive 37 species, ranging from elegant waterbirds such as herons, egrets, ibises, and moorhens to colourful bee-eaters, sunbirds, and active woodland songbirds. Raptors including the Black Kite and Brahminy Kite circled overhead, while Ashy Prinias, Oriental Magpie-Robins, and Common Tailorbirds kept the trails lively with their calls. The diversity of species made the walk engaging for both newcomers and experienced birders.

The morning’s biggest attraction was a thriving colony of Baya Weavers, where participants spent considerable time observing the birds weaving and maintaining their intricately suspended nests. The discovery of a graceful pair of Black-winged Stilts wading through the shallows delighted the group, while the brilliant appearance of a Common Kingfisher became the defining moment of the outing. Its vivid blue-and-orange plumage and perfectly timed hunting dives drew excited reactions and plenty of photographs. These memorable sightings, combined with the rich bird diversity and tranquil surroundings, made the Mullur Lake walk a thoroughly enjoyable experience and another successful morning of connecting people with urban biodiversity.