
Bird walk at Rabindra Sarovar Lake, Kolkata
- Kokata
- 25 October, 2025
- Rs 200/- per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.

About Rabindra Sarovar Lake
Rabindra Sarovar Lake, located in the heart of South
Kolkata, West Bengal, is a tranquil urban oasis that
offers a rich blend of ecological diversity and cultural
legacy. Originally developed in the 1920s as part of a
large-scale urban beautification project, the lake is
also known as Dhakuria Lake—was named in honor of
Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
Enveloped by lush greenery and dotted with islands,
the lake has long been a beloved destination for
morning walkers, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts. The lake has evolved into a crucial green lung for the
city, supporting a wide range of birdlife, particularly
during the migratory season. With its mosaic of
habitats, calm waters, dense groves, and aquatic
vegetation- the lake sustains a delicate urban
ecosystem. Beyond its environmental importance, the
lake area also houses cultural institutions, historic
clubs, and open-air theatres, reinforcing its role as
both an ecological and cultural landmark. Its tree-lined
paths and reflective waters invite quiet reflection,
community gatherings, and nature appreciation within
the urban bustle.
Partnered with


Bird Guide - Sounak Dutta
Sounak is an academician teaching Chemistry in a college based in Kolkata. As a passion, he does Birding and Nature Photography. From the last year, he has been doing Nature walks with kids and elders.
Bird walk Location

Common birds of Rabindra Sarovar Lake
Rabindra Sarovar hosts a rich variety of wetland birds like Little Cormorant, Black-crowned Night Heron, Painted Stork, Eurasian Moorhen, and Oriental Darter. Occasional visitors include the Stork-billed Kingfisher, Asian Openbill, and Bronze-winged Jacana, making the lake a vibrant spot for waterbird sightings. In winter migration time, many flycatchers visit the lake like Asian Brown Flycatcher, Blue-throated Flycatcher, Indian Paradise Flycatcher.
Its green surroundings attract woodland and garden
birds such as Asian Koel, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Rufous
Treepie, and Lineated Barbet. Raptors like the Black
Kite and Shikra, along with Spotted Owlet, Purple
Sunbird, and Oriental Magpie-Robin, make it a
rewarding destination for birdwatchers year-round.

Little Cormorant

Black-crowned Night Heron

Indian Paradise Flycatcher

Common Myna

Painted Stork

Indian Cormorant

Grey Heron

Purple Heron

Orange-headed Thrush

Asian Koel

Eurasian Moorhen

Oriental Darter

Black Kite

House Sparrow

White-throated Kingfisher

Indian Pond Heron

Grey-headed Swamphen

Coppersmith Barbet

Red-vented Bulbul

Common Tailorbird
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.