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Hoskote Lake

13.06946 , 77.76953

India

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• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 13.0695/77.7695 (2020-12-13 14:33:50 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Hoskote Lake" (2020-12-13 14:33:50 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Garganey (Spatula querquedula)
Pied Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus)
Common Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx varius)
Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
Watercock (Gallicrex cinerea)
Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala)
Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis)
Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)
Indian Spotted Eagle (Clanga hastata)
Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga)
Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo)
Streaked Weaver (Ploceus manyar)
Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus)
Black-breasted Weaver (Ploceus benghalensis)
Richard's Pipit (Anthus richardi)
Red-headed Bunting (Emberiza bruniceps)

Red-headed Bunting (Emberiza bruniceps) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-25 00:33:52)

Richard's Pipit (Anthus richardi) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-25 00:33:20)

Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-25 00:32:24)

Indian Spotted Eagle (Clanga hastata) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 14:02:51)

Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 14:02:08)

Black-breasted Weaver (Ploceus benghalensis) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 14:01:32)

Streaked Weaver (Ploceus manyar) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 14:01:12)

Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 14:00:57)

Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 14:00:08)

Common Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx varius) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 13:59:50)

Pied Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 13:58:43)

Watercock (Gallicrex cinerea) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 13:58:00)

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 13:57:40)

Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 13:57:12)

Garganey (Spatula querquedula) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 13:56:44)

Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 13:55:38)

Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) was added by Dhanapal Kondasamy (2021-10-24 13:55:15)

  • Timing and strategy

Morning 6 am to 10 am is the best time on any day. Take the trail in the east side and the light is good to observe and photograph the birds.

Spot-billed Pelicans and Grey Herons can be seen throughout the year. September to February is the best season to see the migratory birds.

One can walk in this trail maybe upto 2 km and watch out on either side of the trail. During the rainy season (September, October) better to walk with gumboots as the trail is more wet, muddy and slippery.

There are four trails in this lake, Eastern side, bund side, western side and northern side. One should go preferably to the eastern side early morning and start birding where usually the light is good and there is plenty of activity, especially Munias, Weavers and other land birds are active in the reeds during the breeding season.

You can walk or drive on the bund (the road is not so good) and watch the activities in the water side where you can see flocks of Spot-billed Pelicans, Painted Storks and Herons.

From the western side of the bund, a trail goes down leading to the western side of the lake where a lot of wooded areas are found. This side is also good for waders and land birds.

On the north-west side of the lake is one more trail where you can see Pipits, Quails and some surprises like Eurasian Hobby, Buntings and raptors.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-11-30 13:34
Morning 6 am to 10 am is the best time on any day. Take the trail in the east side and the light is good to observe and photograph the birds. Spot-billed Pelicans and Grey Herons can be seen throughout the year. September to February is the best season to see the migratory birds. One can walk in this trail maybe upto 2 km and watch out on either side of the trail. During the rainy season (September, October) better to walk with gumboots as the trail is more wet, muddy and slippery. There are four trails in this lake, Eastern side, bund side, western side and northern side. One should go preferably to the eastern side early morning and start birding where usually the light is good and lot there is plenty of activities especially activity, especially Munias, Weavers and other land birds are active in the reeds during the breeding season. You can walk or drive on the bund (the road is not so good) and watch the activities in the water side where you can see flocks of Spot-billed Pelicans, Painted Storks and Herons. From the western side of the bund, a trail goes down leading to the western side of the lake where a lot of wooded areas are found. This side is also good for waders and land birds. On the north-west side of the lake is one more trail where you can see Pipits, Quails and some surprises like Eurasian Hobby, Buntings and raptors.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-10-17 11:59
Morning 6 am to 10 am is the best time on any day. Take the trail in the east side and the light is good to observe and photograph the bird and photograph. birds. Spot-billed Pelicans and Grey Herons can be seen throughout the year. September to February is the best season to see the migratory birds. One can walk in this trail maybe upto 2 km and watch out on either side of the trail. During the rainy season (September, October) better to walk with gumboots as the trail is more wet,muddy wet, muddy and slippery. There are four trails in this lake, Eastern side, bund side,western side, western side and northern side. One should go preferably eastern side early morning and start birding where usually the light is good and lot of activities especially Munias, Weavers and other land birds are active in the reeds during the breeding season. You can walk or drive on the bund (road (the road is not so good) and you can watch the activities in the water side where you can see flocks of Spot-billed Pelicans, Painted Storks and Herons. From the western side of the bund, a trail goes down leading to the western side of the lake where a lot of wooded areas are found. This side is also good for  waders for waders and land birds. On the north-west side of the lake is one more trail where you can see Pipits,Quails Pipits, Quails and some surprises like Eurasian Hobby, Buntings and raptors.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-09-23 09:25
Morning 6 am to 10 am is the best time on any day. Take the trail in the east side and the light is good to observe the bird and photograph. Spot billed Spot-billed Pelicans , Grey and Grey Herons can be seen throughout the year. September to February is the best season to see the migratory birds. One can walk in this trail maybe upto 2 km and watch out on either side of the trail. During the rainy season (September,October) (September, October) better to walk with gumboots as the trail is more wet,muddy and slippery. There are four  trails four trails in this lake, Eastern side, bund side,western side and northern side. one One should go preferrably preferably eastern side early morning and start birding where usually the light is good and lot of activities especially Munias, Weavers and other land birds are active in the reeds during the breeding season. You can walk or drive on the bund (road is not so good) and you can watch the activities in the water side where you can see flocks of Spot billed Pelicans,Painted Spot-billed Pelicans, Painted Storks and Herons. From the western side of the bund, a trail goes down leading to the western side of the lake where there a lot of wooded area is found. areas are found. This side also good for Waders for  waders and land birds. On the north-west of the lake is one more trail where you can see Pipits,Quails and some surprises like Eurasian Hobby , Hobby, Buntings and raptors.
Edited by Dhanapal Kondasamy on 2021-10-25 12:18
Morning 6 am to 10 am is the best time on any day. Take the trail in the east side and the light is good to observe the bird and photograph. Spot billed Pelicans , Grey Herons can be seen throughout the year. September to February is the best season to see the migratory birds. One can walk in this trail maybe upto 2 km and watch out on either side of the trail. During the rainy season (September,October) better to walk with gumboots as the trail is more wet,muddy and slippery.slippery. There are four  trails in this lake, Eastern side, bund side,western side and northern side. one should go preferrably eastern side early morning and start birding where usually the light is good and lot of activities especially Munias, Weavers and other land birds are active in the reeds during the breeding season. You can walk or drive on the bund (road is not so good) and you can watch the activities in the water side where you can see flocks of Spot billed Pelicans,Painted Storks and Herons. From the western side of the bund, a trail goes down leading to the western side of the lake where there lot of wooded area is found. This side also good for Waders and land birds. On the north-west of the lake one more trail where you can see Pipits,Quails and some surprises like Eurasian Hobby , Buntings and raptors.
Edited by Dhanapal Kondasamy on 2021-10-25 12:03
Morning 6 am to 10 am is the best time on any day. Take the trail in the east side and the light is good to observe the bird and photograph. Spot billed Pelicans , Grey Herons can be seen throughout the year. September to February is the best season to see the migratory and resident birds. migratory birds. One can walk in this trail maybe upto 2 km and watch out on either side of the trail. During the rainy season (September,October) better to walk with gumboots as the trail is more wet,muddy and slippery.
Edited by Dhanapal Kondasamy on 2021-10-25 12:02
Morning 6 am to 10 am is the best time during any on any day. Take the trail in the east side and the light is good to observe the bird and photograph. Spot billed Pelicans , Grey Herons can be seen throughout the year. September to March is February is the best season to see the migratory and resident birds. One can walk in this trail maybe upto 2 km and watch out on either side of the trail.trail. During the rainy season (September,October) better to walk with gumboots as the trail is more wet,muddy and slippery.
Edited by Dhanapal Kondasamy on 2021-10-25 00:40
Morning 6 am to 10 am is the best time during any day. Take the trail in the east side and the light is good to observe the bird and photograph. Spot billed Pelicans , Grey Herons can be seen throughout the year. September to March is the best season to see the migratory and resident birds. One walk in this trail maybe 2 km and watch out on either side of the trail.
  • How to get there

Eastern Trail

From Bangalore, Hoskote is about 35 Km and it takes about two hours by public transport bus and by car about one hour. When you travel by car, after crossing the toll-gate at Hoskote, get into the service road on the left side and reach the Royal Enfield showroom. Park on the road side, start walking along the small footpath on the right side and follow the trail as shown in the map. You can walk as long as possible and need to retrace the same route while returning. This trail cannot be accessed by driving and it is not advisable as well.

BUND SIDE

The lake bund runs semi-circular from east to west and can be accessed from both sides. The road is not so good, but you can drive/walk along the bund to get a glimpse of the lake and watch the activities of water birds and raptors.

Western side Trail

Just about 100 meters before the toll gate, there is a small entrance to reach the bund on the western side. When you drive about 500 meters, you will reach a point where you can see the entire lake. From there you can see a path leading downwards on the left side of the lake and on this trail you can drive a little bit, park and then start birding by walking around.

North-western Trail

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-14 10:14
Eastern Trail From Bangalore, Hoskote is about 35 Km and it takes about two hours by public transport bus and by car about one hour. When you travel by car, after crossing the toll-gate at Hoskote, get into the service road on the left side and reach the Royal Enfield showroom. Park on the road side, start walking along the small footpath on the right side and follow the trail as shown in the map. You can walk as long as possible and need to retrace the same route while returning. This trail cannot be accessed by driving and it is not advisable as well. BUND SIDE The lake bund runs semi-circular from east to west and can be accessed from both sides and the sides. The road is not so good. But good, but you can drive/walk along the bund to get a glimpse of the lake and watch the activities of water birds and raptors. Western side Trail Just about 100 meters before the toll gate, there is a small entrance to reach the bund on the western side. When you drive about 500 meters, you will reach a point where you can see the entire lake. From there you can see a path leading downwards on the left side of the lake and on this trail you can drive a little bit, park and then start birding by walking around. North-western Trail
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-10-25 07:55
Eastern Trail From Bangalore, Hoskote is about 35 Km and it takes about two hours by public transport bus and by car about one hour. When you travel by car, after crossing the toll-gate at Hoskote, get into the service road on the left side and reach the Royal Enfield showroom and park the vehicle on showroom. Park on the road side, start walking along the small footpath on the right side and follow the trail as shown in the map. You can walk as long as possible and need to retrace the same route while returning. This trail cannot be accessed by driving and it is not advisable as well. BUND SIDE The lake bund runs semi-circular from east to west and can be accessed from both sides and the road is not so good. But you can drive/walk along the bund to get a glimpse of the lake and watch the activities of water birds and raptors. Western side Trail Just about 100 meters before the toll gate, there is a small entrance to reach the bund on the western side. When you drive about 500 meters, you will reach a point where you can see the entire lake. From there you can see a path leading downwards on the left side of the lake and on this trail you can drive a little bit, park and then start birding by walking around. North-western Trail
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-10-17 12:01
Eastern Trail From Bangalore, Hoskote is about 35 Km and it takes about two hours by public transport bus and by car about one hour. When you travel by car, after crossing the toll-gate at Hoskote, get into the service road on the left side and reach the Royal Enfield showroom and park the vehicle on the road side and side, start walking along the small foot path footpath on the right side and follow the trail as shown in the map. You can walk as long as possible and need to retrace the same route while returning. This trail cannot be accessed by driving and it is not advisable as well. BUND SIDE The lake bund runs semi-circular from east to west and can be accessed from both sides and the road is not so good. But you can drive/walk along the bund to get a glimpse of the lake and see the watch the activities of water birds and raptors. Western side Trail Just about 100 meters before the toll gate, there is a small entrance to reach the bund on the western side. When you drive about 500 met, meters, you will reach a point where you can see the entire lake. From there you can see a path leading downwards on the left side of the lake and on this trail you can drive a little bit, park and then start birding by walking around. North-western Trail
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-09-23 09:27
Eastern Trail From Bangalore, Hoskote is about 35 Km and it takes about two hours by public transport bus and by car about one hour. When you travel by car, after crossing the toll-gate at Hoskote,get Hoskote, get into the service road on the left side and reach the Royal Enfield showroom and park the vehicle on the road side and start walking small foot path on the right side and follow the trail as shown in the map. You can walk as long as possible and need to retrace the same route while returning.returning. This trail cannot be accessed by driving and it is not advisable as well. BUND SIDE Lake The lake bund runs semi-circular from east to west and can be accessed from both sides and the road is not so good .good. But you can drive/walk along the bund to get a glimpse of the lake and see the activities of water birds and raptors. Western side Trail Just about 100 met  before meters before the toll gate, there is a small entrance to reach the bund on the western side. When you drive about 500 met, you will reach a point where you can see the entire lake, From lake. From there you can see a path leading downwards on the left side of the lake and in on this trail you can drive a little bit and bit, park and then start birding by walking around. North-western Trail
Edited by Dhanapal Kondasamy on 2021-10-25 12:41
Eastern Trail From Bangalore, Hoskote is about 35 Km and it takes about two hours by public transport bus and by car about one hour. When you travel by car, after crossing the toll-gate at Hoskote,get into the service road on the left side and reach the Royal Enfield showroom and park the vehicle on the road side and start walking small foot path on the right side and follow the trail as shown in the map. You can walk as long as possible and need to retrace the same while returning.This trail cannot be accessed by driving and it is not advisable as well. BUND SIDE Lake bund runs semi-circular from east to west and can be accessed from both sides and the road is not so good .But you can drive/walk along the bund to get a glimpse of the lake and see the activities of water birds and raptors. Western side Trail Just about 100 met  before the toll gate, there is small entrance to reach the bund on the western side. When you drive about 500 met, you will reach a point where you can see the entire lake, From there you can see a path leading downwards on the left side of the lake and in this trail you can drive a little bit and park and then start birding by walking around. North-western Trail

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It is always better not to go alone. Usually some birders will be there during the weekends and you can join them. Make sure your car is properly locked.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-10-17 12:02
It is always better not to go alone. Usually some birders will be there during the week ends weekends and you can join them. Make sure your car is properly locked.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-09-23 09:27
Its It is always better not to go alone. Usually some birders always there will be there during the week ends and you can join them. Make sure your car is properly locked locked.
Edited by Dhanapal Kondasamy on 2021-10-25 13:32
Its always better not to go alone. Usually some birders always there during the week ends and you can join them. Make sure your car is properly locked 
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