Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is located in the Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu, on an area of 30 hectars (2 sq.kms) of marshy land. It is the oldest Bird Sanctuary in India. It was established in 1858. It is 53 kms away from Mamallapuram.
Every year, a large number of migratory birds like Grey Heron, Cormorant, Egrets, Darter, Open-billed Stork, Spoonbill, White Ibis, Grebes, Night Herons and Grey Pelican visit this Sanctuary. Some of the regular visitors to the Bird Sanctuary are garganey teals, shovellers, pintails, stilts and sandpipers. You can spot the resident birds like coots, moorhens and terns all around the park.
Photo by: B.Balaji
It is fun to be there by sunset to watch the whole sanctuary becomes abuzz with activities and noises of the varieties of birds.
The park has two watch towers and one viewing platform, which enables a better view of these birds.
Reaching There
By Air: The nearest Airport is at Chennai, 58 kms. away.
By Rail: The nearest railway station Chengalpattu, 30 kms away.
By Road: Regular buses are available from Chennai.
Best Season to visit: November to February
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