📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Christian Mehlführer, User:Chmehl
Science
Flamingos flock to drying Singur reservoir in Telangana
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 01:32 PM
👁 23
A drop in water levels at Singur reservoir has drawn flamingos and other migratory birds to the Telangana region, officials said.
The Singur reservoir in Telangana is experiencing a significant reduction in water volume, creating shallow banks that are attracting large numbers of flamingos and other migratory bird species. Local wildlife officials reported that the birds have begun to congregate near the exposed mudflats, taking advantage of the newly available feeding grounds.
Birdwatchers from nearby towns have confirmed sightings of several thousand flamingos, along with storks, ibises and various duck species. The influx coincides with the post-monsoon season, when many migratory birds move across the Indian subcontinent in search of suitable habitats.
Authorities are monitoring the situation to ensure that the sudden increase in avian activity does not disrupt local ecosystems or agricultural activities. While the reservoir’s depletion is a concern for water supply, the unexpected bird congregation highlights the region’s ecological importance during migratory periods.
Environmental groups have called for a balanced approach that addresses water management while preserving the temporary wetland habitat that now supports the birds. The phenomenon underscores how changes in water bodies can quickly alter wildlife patterns in the state.
Birdwatchers from nearby towns have confirmed sightings of several thousand flamingos, along with storks, ibises and various duck species. The influx coincides with the post-monsoon season, when many migratory birds move across the Indian subcontinent in search of suitable habitats.
Authorities are monitoring the situation to ensure that the sudden increase in avian activity does not disrupt local ecosystems or agricultural activities. While the reservoir’s depletion is a concern for water supply, the unexpected bird congregation highlights the region’s ecological importance during migratory periods.
Environmental groups have called for a balanced approach that addresses water management while preserving the temporary wetland habitat that now supports the birds. The phenomenon underscores how changes in water bodies can quickly alter wildlife patterns in the state.