Bangalore is a delight for bird watchers as its many green spaces are home for many avian species.

The presence of birds is a sign of a healthy ecosystem. They help control the population of insects, help in pollination and seed dispersal. This apart, the presence of birds makes for a happy environment. Bird watching as a hobby is also catching up in the city, Bangalore is a delight for bird lovers as there are several species of birds that call it home. Apart from these there are several migratory birds that are seen in the city as well. Here are some places that are popular for bird watching.

Here are some places where you can spot birds in Bengaluru:

• Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
• Valley School
• Bannerghatta National Park
• Nandi Hills
• Kaikondrahalli Lake
• Saul Kere
• Cubbon Park
• Hessaraghatta Kere
• GKVK Campus
• Jakkur Lake
• Turahalli park
• Yediyur Lake
• Madiwala Lake
• Hebbal Lake
• Puttenahalli Lake
• Agara Lake
• Sankey Tank

The Wonder of Birds

If you are an amateur birder or even someone who wants to learn more about birds, you must sign up for Early Bird’s upcoming launch of a new online course ‘The Wonder of Birds’. Watch a promo to the course and stay updated on the launch by dropping your email ID here: bit.ly/twob5

Read the full story that first appeared in Our Bangalore dated March 16-23 here: