Thattekad Bird Sanctuary :India February 15, 2006
Thatekkad Bird Sanctuary is one of the most popular National Parks of Kerala.This Bird Sanctuary is situated in the dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forests and grassland patches. Thattekad Sanctuary is located in the Kothamangalam Taluk of Ernakulam district on the northern bank of the Periyar River. The sanctuary was notified in 1983 based on a recommendation made by Dr. Salim Ali many years previously. It is a home to a microcosm of India’s bird population with about 500 winged species. The renowned ornithologist, Dr. Salim Ali designed the Thattekad Bird sanctuary. This Bird Sanctuary is spread over an area of 25 sq. km. covered with deciduous forests and plantation of rosewood, teak etc. Rare birds like the Crimson-Throated Barbet, Bee-eater, Sunbird, Shrike, Black winged Kite, and the Night Heron are also commonly sighted here.
The Thattekad Sanctuary, also known as Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located in the Kothamangalam Taluk of Ernakulam district on the northern bank of the Periyar river. Close to Munnar along the lower reaches of the Western Ghats, the sanctuary attracts nature lovers especially bird watchers in droves. Thattekad was developed by the untiring efforts of India’s birdman Dr Salim Ali.
This coastal road trip starts with Kasargod’s virgin beaches, the unexplored backwaters and Kerala’s largest fort at Bekal, an exhilarating 4-km ride at India’s only drive-in beach and a quick peek at Parassinakadavu Reptile Farm. While you visit Thattekad & Kumarakom Bird Sanctuaries and Pathiramanal Island, cruise on Vembanad (India’s largest freshwater lake) and take a backwater boat trip from Alleppey to Quilon.
This bird sanctuary, a peninsular land of 25 sq. km is covered with deciduous forests and plantation of rosewood, teak etc. Rare birds like the Crimson-Throated Barbet, Bee-eater, Sunbird, Shrike, Blackwinged Kite and the Night Heron are also commonly sighted.
- Posted in : South India Tiger Park, Wild Life in India
- Author : seo4india
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