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Wildlife Sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu

Vedanthangal and Karikili Bird's Sanctuaries

A grove of Barringatonia and Acacia nilotica trees in a tank from part of the sanctuary. In additional dry evergreen scrub and thorn forests can also be seen. Both these sanctuaries are situated in Kancheepuram district and sprawling in 30-ha and 61-ha area respectively. Vedanthangal is the oldest birds sanctuary in the country. The Villagers had documented their right to protect the winged visitors to this sanctuary. The migrating birds come from far-off lands like Siberia, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for nesting and breeding.

Breeding birds like Cormorants, Egrets, Grey Heron, Open-billed stork, Darter, Spoonbill, White lbris, Night Herons, Grebes, Grey Pelican etc visit the Sanctuary. The population of migratory birds included Garganey Teals, Shovellers, Pintails, Stilts, Sandpipers etc. Some of the resident birds listed are Coots and Moorhen, Terns. In all 115 species of birds have been recorded in this sanctuary.

Other Details :

1.Annual Rainfall: 1200mm; 2. Nearest Airport: Chennai 58 Kms; 3. Nearest Rly. Stn.: Chengalpattu 30 kms, 4. Road: Vedanthagal is a city Bus Terminal; 5. Best Season: November to February; 6. Accommodation: Forest Rest House at Vendanthangal with catering arrangements; 7. Authority: The wild life Warden, DMS Compound, Anna Salai, Chennai- 600 026, Phone No: 044-4321471