Bird Walk at Sirudavoor Lake, near Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Mahabalipuram
- 29 August, 2026
- Rs 200 per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About Sirudavoor Lake
Sirudavoor Lake is a wetland landscape near Mahabalipuram on the southeastern coast of Tamil Nadu. The lake and its surrounding open areas provide a combination of freshwater habitat, marshy edges, grassland and agricultural or scrubland patches, creating suitable conditions for a diverse range of birds. Its location within the broader coastal landscape makes it particularly interesting for observing both wetland-dependent species and birds associated with dry open habitats. The availability of shallow water and aquatic vegetation provides feeding areas for waders, waterfowl and jacanas, while nearby trees and scrub support kingfishers, bee-eaters, bulbuls and raptors.
The lake can be especially rewarding for birdwatchers because several species occupy different ecological niches within a relatively compact landscape. Jacanas can be seen associated with aquatic vegetation, while Black-winged Stilts forage along shallow margins. Species such as Asian Openbill, Oriental Darter, Little Grebe and Glossy Ibis add to the wetland diversity. Open areas around the lake support Indian Peafowl, Grey Francolin and Indian Roller, while wooded edges provide habitat for Greater Coucal and Red-whiskered Bulbul. Such wetlands are important local biodiversity sites and also provide valuable opportunities for birdwatching, environmental education and monitoring of changing wetland habitats.
Bird Guide: Praveen Pandian
He is a wildlife enthusiast, birder, and photographer with 9 years of experience documenting around 800 bird species across India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. He has extensive birding experience in Chennai, Vedanthangal, and Puducherry, and enjoys sharing bird identification tips, behaviour, and habitat insights with fellow birders. His depth of field experience and eye for detail make every walk with him both informative and engaging.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Sirudavoor Lake
The birdlife at Sirudavoor Lake includes a strong mix of waterbirds, waders, raptors and terrestrial species. Common Kingfisher and Pied Kingfisher represent the lake’s aquatic habitats, while Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas are notable wetland specialists. Fulvous Whistling-Duck, Black-winged Stilt, Little Grebe, Glossy Ibis, Asian Openbill and Oriental Darter further contribute to the diversity. Surrounding habitats support Indian Peafowl, Grey Francolin, Greater Coucal, Shikra, Indian Roller and Red-whiskered Bulbul.
Common Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher
Bronze-winged Jacana
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Fulvous Whistling-Duck
Indian Peafowl
Grey Francolin
Greater Coucal
Black-winged Stilt
White-breasted Waterhen
Asian Openbill
Oriental Darter
Little Grebe
Glossy Ibis
Shikra
Purple Heron
Indian Roller
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Eurasian Coot
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
