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Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
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Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is considered to be the oldest water sanctuary in India Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary was grant legal protection in 1978. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary includes a wide range of biomes extending east of biomes extending east drom the south western ghats mountain rain forests
in the western ghats through south deccan plateau day deciduous forests & decan thorn scrub forests to tropical broadleaf forests, and then to the breaches salt marshes mangroves and coral reefs of the bay of bengal. Spread over 30 hectares, the ecosystem of the tank is made up of stands of barringtonia mangroves, evergreen scrub and thorn forests. The area was recognized as a sanctuary in 1936. The 1962 mardwas forests act accorded it as a status of a reserve forest and subsequently the 1972 wildlife protection act pronounced it a wildlife Sanctuary.A quick afternoon drive along the newly polished NH 45 from Chennai gets you to the oldest water bird sanctuary in the country also a delightful retreat from the grime and the noise of the city.
As You enter the Vedanthangal sector, through a gate guarded by monkeys, no less, there is the thrum of satisfied birds eating, swimming, diving, home making & squawking. The barring Tania mangroves of the sanctuary creates a floating habitat for a variety of migratory birds. When you walk along a shaded stone pathway around the mangroves to view the birds on your left. On the other side are extensive chartreuse paddy fields and a gorgeous sunset.
The setting is so beautiful that you fell the sanctuary extend beyond its watery boundaries. Official reports claim there are anything between 10000 & 20000 per season resting, sheltering and breeding on what is apparently 2000 partially submerged trees. You will notice many villagers in the sanctuary they wield considerable influence in the running of the sanctuary. Village boundaries and that of the reserves merge together and infect the 73 acre sanctuary and its surroundings were deemed only a protected wane after about the intensive hunting's of birds by the British. It is suitable impressive history for a park that is a great example of a well - managed protected area. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is close to both Mahabalipuram and kanchipuram and therefore makes a good afternoon trip. It is great for people od all ages looking for the joy of the countryside and the excitement of wildlife, but with little of the attendant difficulties of early morning treaks or crouching in the underbrush. the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is bit like a park open to everyone for a lazy evening strell, but with many birds flocking around.
Area: 30 hectares
Location: Off NH 45 from the state capital chennai, close to the small town of padalam in kanchipuram district.
State: Tamil Nadu
Distance: 86 Km south west of chennai
Route from Chennai: NH 45 to padalam junction via chengalpattu; district road to Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary.
Road To Visit: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary season is November to march breeding season lasts from October - November to March peaking in December - January. When about 30,000 birds nest here.
Painted Stork, cormorant, egret, spoonbill, oriental diarter, white ibis, gray pelican, grebe, sanpiper, shoveller, term, open - billed stork, pin - tailed duck. Some have come from as far away as Australia, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The migratory species include brahminy kite, booted and eurasian miarsh harriers.
Forest Type: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary having a compact grove of Barringtonia Acacia Nilotica trees and the dry everfreen scrub and thorn forets.
Annual Rainfall: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has an annual rainfall of about 1200 mm.
Airport: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has a nearest airport ay chennai which is about 58 Kms away.
Railway Station: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has a nearest railway station at chengalpattu which is 30 Kms away.
Things Top Take: Binoculars, conyortable walking shoes, books on birds, Mosquito repellent.
Things To Do:
* Bird Watching
* Kia Stuff
in the western ghats through south deccan plateau day deciduous forests & decan thorn scrub forests to tropical broadleaf forests, and then to the breaches salt marshes mangroves and coral reefs of the bay of bengal. Spread over 30 hectares, the ecosystem of the tank is made up of stands of barringtonia mangroves, evergreen scrub and thorn forests. The area was recognized as a sanctuary in 1936. The 1962 mardwas forests act accorded it as a status of a reserve forest and subsequently the 1972 wildlife protection act pronounced it a wildlife Sanctuary.A quick afternoon drive along the newly polished NH 45 from Chennai gets you to the oldest water bird sanctuary in the country also a delightful retreat from the grime and the noise of the city.As You enter the Vedanthangal sector, through a gate guarded by monkeys, no less, there is the thrum of satisfied birds eating, swimming, diving, home making & squawking. The barring Tania mangroves of the sanctuary creates a floating habitat for a variety of migratory birds. When you walk along a shaded stone pathway around the mangroves to view the birds on your left. On the other side are extensive chartreuse paddy fields and a gorgeous sunset.
The setting is so beautiful that you fell the sanctuary extend beyond its watery boundaries. Official reports claim there are anything between 10000 & 20000 per season resting, sheltering and breeding on what is apparently 2000 partially submerged trees. You will notice many villagers in the sanctuary they wield considerable influence in the running of the sanctuary. Village boundaries and that of the reserves merge together and infect the 73 acre sanctuary and its surroundings were deemed only a protected wane after about the intensive hunting's of birds by the British. It is suitable impressive history for a park that is a great example of a well - managed protected area. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is close to both Mahabalipuram and kanchipuram and therefore makes a good afternoon trip. It is great for people od all ages looking for the joy of the countryside and the excitement of wildlife, but with little of the attendant difficulties of early morning treaks or crouching in the underbrush. the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is bit like a park open to everyone for a lazy evening strell, but with many birds flocking around.
Facts
Area: 30 hectares
Location: Off NH 45 from the state capital chennai, close to the small town of padalam in kanchipuram district.
State: Tamil Nadu
Distance: 86 Km south west of chennai
Route from Chennai: NH 45 to padalam junction via chengalpattu; district road to Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary.
Road To Visit: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary season is November to march breeding season lasts from October - November to March peaking in December - January. When about 30,000 birds nest here.
Flora & Fauna
Painted Stork, cormorant, egret, spoonbill, oriental diarter, white ibis, gray pelican, grebe, sanpiper, shoveller, term, open - billed stork, pin - tailed duck. Some have come from as far away as Australia, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The migratory species include brahminy kite, booted and eurasian miarsh harriers.
Forest Type: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary having a compact grove of Barringtonia Acacia Nilotica trees and the dry everfreen scrub and thorn forets.
Annual Rainfall: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has an annual rainfall of about 1200 mm.
Airport: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has a nearest airport ay chennai which is about 58 Kms away.
Railway Station: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has a nearest railway station at chengalpattu which is 30 Kms away.
Things Top Take: Binoculars, conyortable walking shoes, books on birds, Mosquito repellent.
Things To Do:
* Bird Watching
* Kia Stuff
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