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Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Kerala provides ideal locations for National Parks, surrounded
by ridge and forest area. At the National Parks of Kerala you
can watch the animals in their natural habitats along with the
rare varieties of animals and birds. Come with Kerala Hub on
a tour to Kerala where you can visit the National Parks of Kerala.
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.
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is a rare haven in Kerala, which offers
picturesque landscapes, and is a nature lover's paradise. Bombay
Natural History Society has identified 253 species here. The
rivers are rich in fish life and are shallow for most of the
year.
To reach this sanctuary you can take a pleasant bus-ride from
Kothamangalam early in the morning and reach the southern bank
of the Periyar, the lake is surrounded by low, thickly wooded
hills, which makes it look more beautiful. Important birds found
at the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary are large falcon, jungle fowl,
white-breasted water hen, hornbill etc. The vegetation in this
area consists of tropical evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous
forests and plantations of teak, rosewood, mahogany etc. Further,
more than 28 varieties of animals and nine varieties of reptiles
have accepted this area as their natural habitat.
How To Reach
Air: Nearest airport is at Kochi, 71 kms.
Rail: Aluva is the nearest railway station,
48 kms
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