Ambattur Lake, lake in India
Ambattur Lake is a reservoir in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, covering approximately 440 acres and filling primarily with rainwater during monsoon seasons. The water body connects to a network of other lakes in the region, allowing water to flow between them and contributing to the city's water supply system.
The lake has been part of Chennai's water management system since colonial times, helping supply the city with water. Over the decades, urban expansion brought pollution and encroachment, which altered the water body's health and function.
The lake serves as a gathering place where locals come to watch birds and find calm away from the busy city. Residents actively participate in keeping the area clean and protected, showing how much this water body matters to the community.
The lake is surrounded by semi-rural residential areas and accessed by a walking track along the edge. The best time to visit is after the monsoon season when water levels are highest and bird activity is most noticeable.
The lake is home to about 40 different bird species, including migratory birds like the Asian openbill stork that travel from distant regions. This bird diversity makes it an important refuge for migrating species in Chennai.
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