Ranaganathittu Wildlife Sanctuary :India February 17, 2006
Situated on the banks of the Kaveri, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is located near Mysore in Karnataka. The six isles on the river are also part of the sanctuary. The sanctuary was declared a bird sanctuary in 1940, when the noted ornithologist Dr Salim Ali while surveying the birds of the area put emphasis on declaring Ranganathittu a bird sanctuary. Since then, the sanctuary has become a paradise for bird watchers.
Ranganathittu is the home for an astonishing variety of exotic birds from as far away as Siberia, Australia, North America, Middle East, Egypt, China, Africa, Europe and many other places. These birds migrate from their home for their annual Indian breeding holiday. Cranes, Herons, Pelicans, Darters, Spoon bills, King fishers, Open bill Stork, White Ibis, Little Egret, Darter, Pond Cattle-Egret, Corniorant, varieties of Wild Ducks, Peafowl and Partridges are some of the notable natural ambassadors. These exotic birds migrate from distant places, roost and breed here with the local fauna during the winter months and fly back with their young ones, every year. Wild fowls and other forest birds are found in plenty among existing wildlife.
The sanctuary, even though it lacks a sprawling area, is a delightful place to visit. What makes it inviting is that it is an important Asian nesting and breeding ground for migratory birds from all across the earth. Some species of birds that are known to have made Ranganathittu their breeding abode are spoonbills, open bill storks, darters, white Ibis, little cormorants, egret, heron, partridge, river tern, stone plougher, snake bird, and other exotic bird species that fly to the sanctuary in large flocks. Park officials and experts have traced the origins of some of these bird species to as far as Siberia, Australia and even North America. A record number of 1,400 painted storks visited the area in 1999. 2000. Local inhabitants like kingfishers and peacocks are also found in this avian bliss.
Ranganathittu is a tranquil spot away from the city. It treats you to some glorious sights and surprises. A basket of visual delights – crocodiles basking under the sun, otters running free, flocks of birds gathered on tiny islands and so on. A leisure walk around the sanctuary fills the eyes with the variety of birds, fauna and flora. The sun peeps through the thick growth of trees and the air is refreshed with the thyme. The wind whistles while passing the bamboo growth, producing natural music. Even the thick jade coloured moss in the rivulets’ banks is a sight to behold. The view from the bird-watch house gives a momentary feeling of satisfaction of being one with nature. Hence, Ranaganathittu is truly a nature lover’s paradise and a must-see place.
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