Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake, Thane, Maharashtra

Name: Bird Walk at Kavesar Lake, Thane, Maharashtra
Start: 2026-02-21T07:30:00+05:30
End: 2026-02-21T21:30:00+05:30

About Kavesar Lake

Nestled in the heart of the rapidly urbanising city of Thane, Kavesar Lake is a remarkable natural wetland spanning about 2.46 hectares, and it stands today as one of the few remaining unpaved water bodies in the area. Once part of a broader network of lakes, Kavesar still supports a rich, functioning ecosystem that includes marshy fringes, reed beds, and open water habitats typical of an urban freshwater wetland. Its calm waters and surrounding vegetation provide essential ecosystem services such as groundwater recharge, micro climate cooling, and natural filtration of pollutants, making it both an ecological treasure and a peaceful green respite within the city landscape.

Despite its ecological importance, Kavesar Lake faces significant conservation challenges. A proposed “beautification” and development plan involving paved walkways, amphitheatres, gazebos, and other constructed amenities has triggered strong opposition from residents and environmentalists who warn that such interventions could disturb nesting sites, disrupt the natural habitat and invite invasive species, ultimately degrading this fragile wetland. There are concerns that heavy infrastructure, increased foot traffic and noise could undermine the very biodiversity that makes the lake special. Activists are calling for recognition of the lake as a protected wetland or conservation reserve, highlighting the need for scientifically informed management rather than cosmetic upgrading.

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Common birds of Kavesar Lake

With nearly 70 bird species recorded, Kavesar Lake is a vibrant urban birding hotspot where wetlands meet woodland and open sky. Along the marshy fringes, the stately Gray-headed Swamphen and the lily-treading Bronze-winged Jacana thrive beside flashes of blue from the White-throated Kingfisher. The haunting calls of the Asian Koel echo through the trees, while bright green flocks of Alexandrine Parakeet and Rose-ringed Parakeet streak overhead. Agile insect hunters such as the Spot-breasted Fantail and Ashy Prinia animate the undergrowth, as raptors like the Shikra and Black Kite circle watchfully above. Even familiar city dwellers from the Rock Pigeon and House Crow to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul, Red-vented Bulbul and White-eared Bulbul contribute to the lake’s constant chorus, making every visit a rich and rewarding wildlife experience in the heart of Thane.