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Bird Sanctuaries Of India
Bird sanctuaries are nature facilities that advocate the conservation of various species of birds and their natural habitats while promoting rehabilitation and survival List of bird sanctuaries of India References {{reflist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary View From Watch Tower
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Madurantakam taluk of the Chengalpattu District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The sanctuary is about from Chennai on National Highway 45 (H45. It is easily reachable from Madurantakam and Chengalpattu. More than 40,000 birds (including 26 rare species), from various parts of the world visit the sanctuary during the migratory season every year. Vedanthangal is home to migratory birds such as pintail, garganey, grey wagtail, blue-winged teal, common sandpiper and the like. It has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2022. Vedanthangal is the oldest water bird sanctuary in the country. Vedanthangal in Tamil language means 'hamlet of the hunter'. This area was a favourite hunting spot of the local landlords in the early 18th century. The region attracted a variety of birds because it was dotted with small lakes that acted as feeding grounds for the birds. Realising its ornithological importance, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porbandar Bird Sanctuary
Porbandar Bird Sanctuary is situated in the Porbandar District of Gujarat state, India. It is the only sanctuary in India, which lies in the heart of city of Porbandar and is a unique example of co-existence of man and nature. It is the only bird sanctuary of the Gujarat that provides legal protection to varied species of birds which nest here. Porbandar Bird Sanctuary is the smallest bird sanctuary spread over in an area of 1 square km. The sanctuary has a lake attracting migratory birds and other birds such as teals, fowls, flamingos, ibis and curlews See also * Arid Forest Research Institute Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI) is a research institute situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The institute conducts scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve biodi ... caters for the forestry research needs of the Arid and semi arid region of Rajasthan, Gujarat & Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman-Diu. Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary is an island located near the Mandagadde village which is 30 km from the Shimoga town in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The island spans an area of 1.14 acres and it is surrounded by forest and a river named Tunga. This spot is very much adjacent to the N.H. between Shimoga to Thirthalli and easily reachable.Being an island surrounded by perennial river Tunga, this spot is visited by migrant birds for brooding. About Mandagadde is one of the 20 important sanctuaries in the country and attracts birds in large numbers between July and September. Several species of birds lay eggs on the island in sanctuary during July to September, with peak season of August. The birds prefer the top branches of the trees for nesting as the island is partially submerged by the swollen river Tunga during monsoon. This sanctuary is important for bird nesting with over 5,000 birds here during the peak season. The quaint little island is also grace ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magadi Bird Sanctuary
Magadi Bird Sanctuary created at the Magadi tank, it is one of the biodiversity hotspots of Karnataka. The Magadi tank is located in Magadi village of Shirhatti Taluk, Gadag District. From Gadag it is 26 km, it is located on Gadag-Bangalore Road, from Shirhatti it is 8 km, and from Lakshmeshwar 11 km. The sanctuary covers 134 acres of land and has catchment area of about 900 hectares. The bar-headed goose is one of the birds which migrate to Magadi wetlands. The following bird species were also observed: Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Comb Duck, Oriental Ibis, White Breasted Water Hen, Greater Flamingo, Black winged stilt, cattle egret, Asian Open Bill Stork, Woolly necked stork, Painted stork, Eurasian Spoonbill, Ruddy Sheld Duck or Brahmini Duck. Normally birds eat fish, amphibians, molluscs, snakes etc., but migratory birds eating agricultural produce is both interesting and curious too. In the winter it feeds on barley, rice and wheat and it may damage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaggaladu Bird Sanctuary
Kaggaladu is a village in the Sira Taluk of Tumkur district in the south of Karnataka, India. Since 1999, the village has been a host for painted storks and grey herons, which annually breed and raise their young ones on the trees inside the village. Kaggaladu is located about 9 km to the north-west of Sira, a town on the Sira-Changavara Main Road and the heronry was first made known to the outside world in 1999 by members of the Tumkur-based NGO Wildlife Aware Nature Club. History of the Park According to locals, the s have been nesting here on a single tamarind tree since 1993. Their ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaggaladu
Kaggaladu is a village in the Sira Taluk of Tumkur district in the south of Karnataka, India. Since 1999, the village has been a host for painted storks and grey herons, which annually breed and raise their young ones on the trees inside the village. Kaggaladu is located about 9 km to the north-west of Sira, a town on the Sira-Changavara Main Road and the heronry was first made known to the outside world in 1999 by members of the Tumkur-based NGO Wildlife Aware Nature Club. History of the Park According to locals, the s have been nesting here on a single tamarind tree since 1993. Their ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is a tourist destination in Malenadu region of Karnataka, Sanctuary is spread over an area of 0.74 square km. It is part of Soraba Taluk of Shivamogga district in Karnataka. As per a 2009 survey, 217 different species of birds belonging to 48 families are found at this place. A natural lake and the trees gives shelter to these birds. It is a small seasonal lake and is filled with water mostly in the rainy season. Various avian species migrate from across the globe in different seasons for breeding. A platform is built for bird watchers to have a closer look at the birds. Variety of birds * Grey heron * Night heron * Little cormorant * Grey junglefowl * Indian pond heron * Darter * Indian shag * Little grebe * White ibis * Pariah kite * Brahminy kite * Eurasian spoonbill Accessibility *Nearest City ** Sirsi (38 km) * Nearest towns: ** Banavasi (15 km) ** Soraba(16 km) ** Siddapura (25 km) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonal Bird Sanctuary
Bonal Bird Sanctuary sometimes spelled Bohnal Bird Sanctuary () is bird sanctuary and wetland near Bonal village in the Shorapur taluk of Yadgir district in Karnataka state, India. It is the second largest bird sanctuary in the state, after Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary in Mandya, and around 21 species of birds have been recorded here, including purple heron, white-necked stork, white ibis, black ibis, brahminy duck, and bar-headed goose. History The sanctuary has its origins in thetank of bonal, a water conservation tank built by the 17th century ruler of Shorapur, Pam Naik, later during the British Raj The British Raj (; from Hindi ''rāj'': kingdom, realm, state, or empire) was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent; * * it is also called Crown rule in India, * * * * or Direct rule in India, * Quote: "Mill, who was him ..., Meadows Taylor, the British administrator at Shorapur, extended it to 1,600 acres with 12 feet average depth, as he mentions in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary
Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary inside the Bankapura Fort in Haveri District, Karnataka, India. Fodder grown exclusively for Khilari bulls in the area has become an ideal peafowl habitat. The moat is about 36 km long, 10–15 metres wide and 7–8 metres deep. The banks of the moat are covered with Acacia, Neem and Ficus plants. Crops like maize and jowar grown regularly for cattle are delicacies of the peafowl. The navilu pakshidhama in Bankapur is only the second sanctuary in the country that is exclusively engaged in the conservation and breeding of peacocks. Understanding the great presence of peacocks in the region, the Government of India declared Bankapura as a peacock sanctuary on June 9, 2006. This sanctuary is situated on 139 acres of land which has the remains of the historic Bankapura Fort. The high mound and deep trenches of the land have provided a perfect home for these birds. The sanctuary is located on the cattle breeding farm which w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bankapura
Bankapura is a panchayat town in Haveri district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is in Shiggaon taluk, is just 2.5 km from the Pune-Bangalore national highway NH-4, 22 km from Haveri town. Bankapura is about 45 km from Hubli-Dharwad. An historical site, Bankapura is famous for the '' Nagareshwara temple, Bankapura fort, The Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary''. Baada, the birthplace of Kanakadasa is near to Bankapura. History Under the ''Chalukyas'', many temples were built here, but during the invasion of Ali Adilshahi in about 1565 most of the temples were destroyed. A fort, now in ruins, at Bankapura houses the Ranganatha Nagareshwara temple, which has ''66 pillars carved out of grey stone''. There is also a mosque in the fort. The place is of historical significance to Jains. Adipuran, a Jain religious text was composed here. Bankapura fort (454 AD), was ruled by '' Kadamba of Banavasi, Gangas, Cholas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Chalukyas, Kings of Vijayanagar, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
Attiveri Bird Sanctuary is a village in the Mundgod taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, It is located 15 km away from Mundgod. Spread over an area of about 2.23 km2, the sanctuary is located in and around the Attiveri reservoir. The part of the sanctuary surrounding the reservoir has riverine and deciduous forests. Birds inhabiting this area include cattle egret, Indian and little cormorants, black-headed ibis, Eurasian spoonbill, pied and white-throated kingfishers, Indian grey hornbill and barn swallow The barn swallow (''Hirundo rustica'') is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. In fact, it appears to have the largest natural distribution of any of the world's passerines, ranging over 251 million square kilometres globally. .... The agricultural fields surrounding the sanctuary attract a variety of aquatic creatures. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between November and March. References {{commons category, Attiveri Bird ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gamgul
Gamgul is a high-altitude wildlife sanctuary located in the Bhandal valley in Salooni tehsil of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir adjoins it at the northern end. It's said that this is the only sanctuary located in Himachal Pradesh that has reported Kashmir stag. The sanctuary plays host to a small populations of Musk deer, Himalayan tahr, and pheasants. Also, one can spot number of colourful birds in the area. The vegetation is typical to the higher altitude area, and the landscape is interspersed with deodar forests, coniferous forest Conifers are a group of cone-bearing seed plants, a subset of gymnosperms. Scientifically, they make up the division Pinophyta (), also known as Coniferophyta () or Coniferae. The division contains a single extant class, Pinopsida. All exta ... and alpine pastures. References {{Reflist Chamba district Bird sanctuaries of Himachal Pradesh Protected areas established in 1962 1962 establishments in Him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
