GBBC 2026 at Puttenahalli Lake (Puttakere)

[PNLIT Lake Trust]

As part of the global Great Backyard Bird Count 2026, a morning bird walk was conducted on 14th February at Puttenahalli Kere, led by Dr. Ishita Das (sincere thanks to her).

We had over 30 participants including students from Jain University and residents from the lake area and beyond. 

⏰ approx 2 hours (roughly 7 - 9 a.m.)
🚶 0.8 km (Traveling count)
📝 37 species recorded

From wetland specialists to tree-top songsters, the lake was buzzing with life. The observations indicate a healthy mix of resident waterbirds and common urban woodland species.

🦆 Indian Spot-billed Ducks & Coots (suggest healthy open water habitat)

🟣 Gray-headed Swamphens & Little Grebes (reflect stable marsh habitat)

🐟 Cormorants across three species (indicates healthy fish availability)

🪶 Herons, Egrets & a Glossy Ibis (reflect shallow water zones and abundant aquatic life)

🪶 Brahminy Kites circling overhead (suggests an active predatory layer within the lake ecosystem)

🌺 Three species of sunbirds (reflect nectar availability in flowering trees) 

🐛  Insectivores such as Greenish Warbler and Ashy Prinia (suggest active foraging habitats)

View the checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S300236476

A. Waterbirds & Wetland Species

• Indian Spot-billed Duck – 4
• Eurasian Coot – 3
• Gray-headed Swamphen – 7
• White-breasted Waterhen – 2
• Red-wattled Lapwing – 2
• Little Grebe – 6
• Little Cormorant – 18
• Great Cormorant – 1
• Indian Cormorant – 25
• Glossy Ibis – 1
• Little Egret – 1
• Medium Egret – 1
• Indian Pond-Heron – 5
• Gray Heron – 6
• White-browed Wagtail – 2

B. Raptors

• Black Kite – 1
• Brahminy Kite – 3

C. Tree & Urban Woodland Birds

• Greater Coucal – 1
• Asian Koel – 2
• White-throated Kingfisher – 3
• White-cheeked Barbet – 2
• Rose-ringed Parakeet – 1
• Indian Golden Oriole – 2
• House Crow – 1
• Asian Tit (Cinereous) – 4
• Common Tailorbird – 1
• Ashy Prinia – 1
• Red-whiskered Bulbul – 1
• Greenish Warbler – 1
• Indian White-eye – 1
• Common Myna – 3
• Jungle Myna – 1
• Pale-billed Flowerpecker – 3
• Purple-rumped Sunbird – 3
• Purple Sunbird – 2
• Loten's Sunbird – 1
• Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) – 3

Kind regards,

Arathi Manay

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15 YEARS OF PNLIT June 2010 - June 2025

Puttenahalli Neighbourhood Lake Improvement Trust (PNLIT)

Address: B3, 502, South City, Arekere Mico Layout, Off Bannerghatta Road, 

Bangalore 560076, India

Cell no: +91 7259722996

Email: trus...@puttenahallilake.in / puttenah...@gmail.com / pnlit...@gmail.com

Website: http://www.puttenahallilake.in

Blog: http://plog.puttenahallilake.in

 

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[PNLIT Lake Trust]

Hello friends,

Following our report of the bird count on 14th Feb 2026, sharing with you all some of the pictures taken by two ardent nature photographers.

  

Vasant Joshi: Pics taken during the bird count on 14th Feb 2026. Gear is Nikon D850 with 500 mm AF-S Nikkor Prime Lens:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/F6tkHScsy8cb81Co7  

Jay Govind: Pics taken during her solo bird count on 15th and 16th Feb 2026:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/RERrdqesu1pRoWW97

Click on the respective album links to see more of the amazing ecosystem at Puttenahalli Lake.

Kind regards,

Arathi Manay

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15 YEARS OF PNLIT June 2010 - June 2025

Puttenahalli Neighbourhood Lake Improvement Trust (PNLIT)

Address: B3, 502, South City, Arekere Mico Layout, Off Bannerghatta Road, 

Bangalore 560076, India

Cell no: +91 7259722996

Email: trus...@puttenahallilake.in / puttenah...@gmail.com / pnlit...@gmail.com

Website: http://www.puttenahallilake.in

Blog: http://plog.puttenahallilake.in

 

Nature Walks    Bird Watching   Community Gardening   Cloth Bags   Teaching Children 

DONATIONS TO PNLIT ARE EXEMPT IN INDIA (50% U/S 80G OF THE IT ACT) AND USA (100% THROUGH CAF AMERICA)