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Karnataka, a state recognized for its various landscapes and wealthy biodiversity, is a haven for nature fans and fowl lovers alike. With its quite a few fowl sanctuaries unfold throughout the area, the state provides a novel alternative to witness the colourful world of avian creatures up shut. From migratory birds to indigenous species, these sanctuaries present a pleasant expertise for birdwatchers and photographers. Here’s a take a look at among the must-visit fowl sanctuaries in Karnataka.
One of the smallest sanctuaries of Karnataka, Adichunchanagiri is a peafowl sanctuary. But, in accordance with the state forest division, you may additionally likelihood upon a number of different birds, together with endemic species akin to yellow-throated Bulbul and white-winged Black Tit, and small animals, together with palm squirrel, jungle cat, flying fox, and many others. The place is known as after the close by pilgrim city of Chunchanagiri. The sanctuary may be reached from Mandya, 60km away, its nearest railway station and from Bengaluru, 125 km away, its nearest airport.
The Karnataka forest division determined to develop the realm across the reservoir at Attiveri (constructed in 1992 below Yallapur Forest Division) when it discovered birds had been congregating there in massive numbers. In 2000, the place grew to become referred to as the Attiveri Bird Sanctuary. According to the forest division, white ibis, herons, little cormorants, spoonbills, and painted storks are some species that breed right here. While widespread birds akin to lapwings, water hens, stilts, darter, and many others. are discovered right here all year long, migratory birds akin to Pintails, Garganey, shovellers, plovers, and many others., arrive right here for breeding between November and February. The nearest airport and railway station is Hubli, 43 km away by highway.
Ghataprabha
This fowl sanctuary in Karnataka’s Belgaum district takes its title from the Ghataprabha River that flows by it. The sanctuary spreads over 20 small islands dotting the river. Egrets (massive and small cattle), white ibis, lesser pied snakebirds, open-billed storks, little cormorants, spoonbill, kingfisher, Red wattle lapwing, and many others., are some widespread birds seen right here. According to the state forest division, migratory birds like Demoiselle cranes and European white storks are normally seen between November and February. The Gokak waterfalls, the place the Ghataprabha River jumps down a 170-foot rock wall, are positioned within the jap a part of the sanctuary and are a preferred vacationer attraction. The sanctuary is 65 km from Belgaum, its nearest airport, and 13 km from Gokak, the closest city.
A sanctuary for painted storks (kokkere) and spot-billed pelicans, the Kokrebellur or Kokkerebellur village is about 15 km off the Bengaluru-Mysore freeway. The birds reside within the tamarind and different timber that dot the village and have survived owing to the safety provided by the villagers. According to native folks, they use the fowl droppings as manure for his or her sugarcane fields. Besides these two species, you’ll seemingly spot cormorants, ibis, and completely different sorts of herons. And whereas travelling to or from the village, don’t forget to cease at Maddur to style its well-known ‘vada’.
Ranganathittu
Take a ship trip to discover this well-known Karnataka wildlife sanctuary spreading over six Cauvery River islands. Colonies of combined species of birds reside on the timber that line the river banks. Cormorants, open-billed storks, painted storks, ibis, and spoonbills are widespread birds seen right here. In winter, they’re joined by a number of migratory birds. Apart from small animals akin to civets, mongoose, and monitor lizards within the forested areas, there are additionally crocodiles within the river. The sanctuary can be a preferred picnic zone in winter. Only 20km from Mysore, it may be seen on a day go to.
