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1. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Goa.
A popular birding destination in Goa, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary named after the illustrious Indian ornithologist Sir Salim Ali, is best visited from the capital city of Panaji. To arrive at the bird sanctuary, take a bus or hire a taxi to the Rabandar Ferry Wharf, from where you can take the ferry service to Chorao Island along Mandovi River. Spread out over 1.78 sq. kilometers, the sanctuary is covered with dense mangrove forests, typical of the region, where you can spot different species of birds and animals. This part of the island along the Mandovi River boasts a great diversity of avifauna including species such as the mudskipper and the black drongo.
2. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom.
A paradise for avid bird-watchers, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is set on an islet in the Vembanad Lake, about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) from Kottayam in Kerala. Spread out over 14 acres on the southern bank of the Kavanar River, you can explore the sanctuary by taking a boat ride, or hiring a canoe at the entrance to the sanctuary. Bird-watching trips are best undertaken in the evening or at the crack of dawn when the birds prepare to return/leave their forest abode and fly over the lake. The sanctuary is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, though its avifauna is of particular interest, them being a motley mix of indigenous and migratory species.
3. Ranganathittu Birds Sanctuary, Mysore.
With the small dam built across Cauvery river in the 1700’s many islets came into being and this region became a nesting ground for many migratory birds. This 67 square kilometer sanctuary covered with bamboo groves and trees all over provides breeding grounds to birds like the Painted Stork, Common Spoonbill, Wooly necked Stork, White Ibis, Kingfisher and many others migratory birds from Siberia, Australia and North America.
Do not mistake this to be a sight just for the bird lovers. Even if you are a nature enthusiast and want to explore the flora and fauna of this beautiful sanctuary, don’t give it a second thought. The Sanctuary arranges boat rides with ranger guides which take you closer to the bird breeding grounds on the six islets around the river flow. It’s a wonderful experience to drift through the river while exploring the birds, flying fox, fruit bats, crocodiles and other residents of the habitat.