Birdwatching at BPS

Overview

BPS (Bhandup Pumping Station) is an unexpected birding hotspot tucked between the city’s chaos and the coast. Surrounded by mangroves and wetlands, it attracts a variety of resident and migratory birds such as Painted Storks, Spoon Bills, Stilt’s, cormorants, egrets, herons, and sandpipers. The easy-to-access location and open views make it a favourite among Mumbai’s birdwatchers. A quiet morning here reveals just how alive the city’s edges can be with birdlife.