Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary
| Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary | |
| Coordinates: 13°44′26″N 75°27′37″E / 13.74056°N 75.46028°ECoordinates: 13°44′26″N 75°27′37″E / 13.74056°N 75.46028°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Shimoga district |
| Taluk | Tirthahalli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.0046 km2 (0.0018 sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary is an island located near the Mandagadde village which is 30 km from the Shimoga town in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The island spans an area of 1.14 acres and it is surrounded by forest and a river named Tunga.
About
Mandagadde is one of the 20 important sanctuaries in the country and attracts birds in large numbers between July and September. Several species of birds lay eggs on the island in sanctuary during July to September, with peak season of August. The birds prefer the top branches of the trees for nesting as the island is partially submerged by the swollen river during monsoon.[1]
This sanctuary is a bird watcher’s delight, with the island being a perfect heaven for bird nesting with over 5,000 birds here during the peak season.[2] A watchtower has been put up for viewing different species of birds. Boating can be taken for closer viewing of the nesting birds.[3]
Birds
During season, three types of migratory birds flock to the lush green environs of the sanctuary and stay till December which are:[4]
- Median egret
- Darter (or snake bird)
- Little cormorant
Time to visit
July to September. During the peak season in August, it is estimated that more than 5,000 birds visit the sanctuary.[5]
Getting here
Mandagadde is 30 km from Shimoga, 140 km from Mangalore and 345 km from Bangalore. It is on the way to Theerthahalli from Shimoga. The sanctuary is well connected by road with a lot of State-owned and private buses running in the area. However, there are no hotels here. The best place to stay is Shimoga.[5]
Nearby attractions
Sakrebayalu Elephant Camp has many elephants and their Mahouts. One attraction here is that people are allowed to wash the elephants, i.e. give them a bath. This is one interesting tourist activity in this region. The name of the camp is Sakrebayalu Elephant Camp; it is at a distance of 15 km from Mandagadde.[6]
Gajanur Dam is at a distance of 5 km from Sakrebayalu Elephant Camp, and there are provisions for boat rides and even coracle rides.
References
- ↑ "Mandagadde sanctuary is one of the 20 important sanctuaries in the country". The Hindu. July 9, 2009.
- ↑ "Catch the birds at Mandagadde". Indian Express. July 010, 2009. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ "Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary, Shimoga District, Karnataka". Incredible Southindia. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- ↑ "Mandagadde sanctuary plays host to special guests". The Hindu. July 9, 2009.
- 1 2 "Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary". The Hindu. May 22, 2006.
- ↑ "Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary – A Hub for Nature Buffs". Karnataka.com. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
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