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Wildlife
in Kerala
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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