03/04/2026
When a habitat heals, life returns.
Recently, a few Indian spotted-billed ducks were sighted at Kudikunta Lake.
A common, resident species in India, the Indian spotted-billed duck stays where there’s clean water, aquatic plants, and enough quiet to feed and nest. It’s easy to recognize by the yellow-tipped bill with a red spot at the base, and its soft, low calls often heard in calm wetlands. These ducks feed on aquatic plants, seeds, and small invertebrates—so their presence usually points to water that can support a balanced ecosystem.
Until recently, Kudikunta Lake didn’t meet those conditions. Years of sewage inflow and waste had reduced it to stagnant, unusable water.
Over the past few months, Sai Life Sciences worked with the Society for Advancement of Human Endeavour (SAHE) to restore the lake—cleaning, desilting, and improving the overall health of the water body.
The ducks arriving now makes it clear, the lake is a refuge again—for more than just us.
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