Thattekad bird sanctuary kerala wildlife sanctuary. The site allows the lesser snow goose to nest securely. The present study deals with changes in aquatic avian fauna of tbs. I am staying at greater rann for 3 nights and may be a day at naktarana to access naliya. Okhla has been identified as an iba in view of its bird life and the presence of globally threatened species such as the sarus crane, bristled grasswarbler, greater spotted eagle, and indian skimmer. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between october and march. Download the list of important national parks in india pdf which gives details of animals live in these wildlife sanctuaries in various states and cities. The non sanctuary area on the delhi side has also been assigned iba status on the basis of iba criteria a1, a3 and a4i. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. While relatively few indian and foreign migratory birds had arrived at the okhla bird sanctuary, a greater noida wetland area had this time been host to a large number of. The nandurmadhmeshwar bird sanctuary is a result of the joint initiative taken by the bombay natural history society, world wildlife fund and the forest department of the government of maharashtra. This garden is famous for availability of wide variety of birds, butterflies, ferns and orchids.
Ras al khor wildlife sanctuary ramsar site, dubai, united arab. The nal sarovar bird sanctuary nsbs is an important protected area pa and one of the proposed ramsar sites of gujarat state. Envis centre ecology of eastern ghats article 022014envisecology of eastern ghats page 5 of rollapadu bird sanctuary location. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It is the first bird sanctuary in kerala that was surveyed by dr salim ali the birdman of india, who also called it the richest habitat he has ever seen. Jul 28, 2018 the exploratory wells are to be drilled at locations situated within 10 km of the boundaries of the sakkarakottai bird sanctuary, the therthangal bird sanctuary and the gulf of mannar marine.
Birds eye view in the last decade alone, construction just under 1lakh hectares equivalent to 1,34,000 football fields has happened in the ncr, including in. This extensive site contains a large number of trip reports, a bird gallery, and manilla metro and regional bird lists. It walks actively on marshy land probing with its bill into. I am finalising mu itinerary and like you would explore the birds in the region. In 1983, the 25sqkm area in thattekad was declared a sanctuary.
Before heading towards the sanctuary, we hopped into the restaurant there and had lunch. Dear friends, i want to thank the lord, the government and all the concerned authorities for finally clearing the okhla bird sanctuary issue and revising the radius to 100 meters in three directions and 1. Using a qualitative content analysis technique, we investigated the interaction between farmers and raptors in areas adjoining the chembe bird sanctuary. Adelaide international bird sanctuary national parks south australia. Chintamoni kar bird sanctuary ckbs narendrapur, 24pgs south, west bengal, india situated at south kolkata and near narendrapur ramkrishna mission. Your inkind donations help world bird sanctuary get items that are needed on a daily basis. A wetland of upper gangetic plains, india article pdf available in check list 92 april 20 with 1,690 reads how we measure reads. This is the only restaurant available within the sanctuary and you do not have any other option otherwise. The bird sanctuary depicts the ideal refuge of god that offers ideal fostering space and nurturing place for every bird regardless of its identity. Of the total area of the sanctuary, 356,900 ha fall in the little rann, whereas 8,400 ha of wasteland fall in 107 villages of five districts.
Okhla bird sanctuary hidden at border of delhinoida. Dec 14, 2011 at that time variety of colorful birds, migrate to ranganathittu bird sanctuary. Terrestrial migratory birds arrive at okhla bird sanctuary. Enjoy a perfectly cooked steak and a glass of red wine or choose from a range of other dishes to get your taste buds talking. Wildlife act alberta queens printer government of alberta.
This extensive lake is surrounded by the iron flat plains and is known for its water birds. Good news ben kolstad to give nov 1 meeting lecture birds of india. Najafgarh drain bird sanctuary proposed and wetland ecosystem is composed of the wetland ecosystem and wildlife habitat on several kilometres of the najafgarh drain or nullah which passes through rural southwest delhi in indias capital territory. Witness a host of migratory and local birds nesting here. At that time variety of colorful birds, migrate to ranganathittu bird sanctuary. Karikili bird sanctuary is one of the famous bird sanctuaries located in kanchipuram district in the indian state of tamil nadu. Gudavi bird sanctuary is located in soraba taluk, sagara subdivision, shivamoga district. Earlier, in the same year, the legendary bird man of india dr. Wetlands management plan for taunsa barrage wildlife sanctuary. In fact the entry gate to the sanctuary is from noida side. Pdf community structure of plant species in okhla bird.
This list also gives the establishment and other details of the all the important national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in india. This predominately wetland reserve established in 1990 is an important bird area iba, managed i believe by the forest department. It is a manmade bird sanctuary and home of large numbers of domestic as well as migratory birds. The okhla bird sanctuary obs, a manmodified floodplain wetland having high human impact, is located in an urbanized landscape. About 10 species of mammals includes nilgai, indian mongoose, blacknaped hare, jackels, 08 species of reptiles, 02 species of amphibians. This bird sanctuary is located in bharatpur district of rajasthan. India, declared in 1989 it is adjacent to chitrangudi bird sanctuary.
Okhla bird sanctuary is a bird sanctuary at the okhla barrage over yamuna river. Quezon national park backpacking trip to a bird sanctuary. With an aim to safeguard the hundreds of local and migratory birds and provide a safe sanctuary for their breeding, the area around the water body was taken up and developed as a tourist spot and thus the okhla bird sanctuary was declared and brought into existence in. Young ones of animals tend to follow there mothers whenever they can.
Koonthankulam bird sanctuary or kunthankulam is a 1. It provides a range of wetland habitats which prove very popular with migrating. They deserve the credit for perspiring endlessly for the formation of this sanctuary in the niphad tehsil of nashik district in maharashtra along. The sanctuary area is characterized by vast, saltimpregnated, sunbaked mudflats, which are dotted with small patches of uplands, locally called bets meaning islands. The bird paradise of nallihan is located at the entrance of the town. List of important national parks wildlife sanctuaries and. Lane county audubon protecting birds and other wildlife in lane. From gurgaon, we may take the mehrauli road and take a right turn at iit crossing essex farms and cross nehru place, kalkaji and take a the faridabad road. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. Nalsarovar bird sanctuary is the famous bird sanctuary in gujarat.
The exploratory wells are to be drilled at locations situated within 10 km of the boundaries of the sakkarakottai bird sanctuary, the therthangal bird sanctuary and the gulf of mannar marine. It was prepared for ducks unlimited canada and the canadian wildlife service for the local greenfields project. The nearest airport is the cochin international airport, and the nearest railway station is at aluva. I wish to know about the naliya bird sanctuary in case you visited that during your visit. It provides a range of wetland habitats which prove very popular with migrating birds, many of which have just crossed the sahara.
Kindly guide in terms of what places one can visit. The sanctuary is providing excellent contribution in terms of. The bird sanctuary, situated on the banks of the kaveri river, includes of a group of six islets as well. Thattekad bird sanctuary tourism 2020 kerala wildlife. The nalsarovar lake is a seasonal lake spread over an area of 115 square km. The east bay migratory bird sanctuary is a migratory bird sanctuary in kivalliq, nunavut. This haven for birds was declared a bird sanctuary the okhla bird sanctuary vide notification dated may 8, 1990 issued by the state of uttar pradesh under section 18 of the wildlife protection act, 1972. It occurs in marshy wet lands inland and on the coast, it feeds on various fish, frogs and other water creatures, insects. All 3c projects fall beyond the sanctuary boundary now and in due course will be. More than 179 types of birds have been living on the wetland nurtured by the river of sakarya. The project, subject of the present controversy, is sited in very close proximity to the okhla bird sanctuary on its eastern side. This page was last edited on 17 october 2019, at 19. This list will be very helpful for general knowledge of. The nonsanctuary area on the delhi side has also been assigned iba.
More than 320 bird species recorded out of these 20 common resident water bird species and 44 common resident woodland species and 43 migratory water birds species and 26 migratory woodland birds species. Here, the mother sensing visitors dwell back to the dark moors of the forest with her little one following her at foot. Feathered friends this winter, migratory birds are avoiding delhis okhla sanctuary and flocking to najafgarh nullah the drain has got five times more visitors this season than the sanctuary. How decreased buffer zone around sanctuary means disaster. Dear readers, we have given the list of important national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries in india. A checklist available at the checkpoint lists over 320 species of bird recorded in the sanctuary. Peasant farmerraptor conflicts around chembe bird sanctuary. Dec 10, 2014 named as the nightingale of india, sarojini naidu,is essentially a poetess of indian flora and fauna. The treasure is considered as the manmade finest bird sanctuaries in india. About 217 different species of birds belonging to 48 families are recorded here. Whenever the mother senses fear or danger, she tries to protect her child by either retreating or attacking.
The prime attraction of this wildlife sanctuary is its location. Named as the nightingale of india, sarojini naidu,is essentially a poetess of indian flora and fauna. Ras al khor wildlife sanctuary rakws in dubai municipality was. Defacement, alteration and possession of certain documents. Salim ali had surveyed thattekkad, and called it the richest bird habitat he had ever seen.
It adjoins the tiny village of koonthankulam in nanguneri taluk of tirunelveli district, tamil nadu, india. Good news ben kolstad to give nov 1 meeting lecture birds. Located near kothamangalam in ernakulam on the northern bank of periyar river, thattekad bird sanctuary is famous for its rich and varied birdlife. Information about bird sanctuary in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. The diversity found there is something that is highly appreciated and preserved by bird watchers and environment enthusiasts alike.
Birds eye view in the last decade alone, construction just under 1lakh hectares equivalent to 1,34,000 football fields has happened in the ncr, including in the area around the sanctuary. Items can be shipped or delivered daily from 8am5pm to our donation drop off center outside the wildlife hospital or inside the nature center. Being close to the mysore city or the adjoining vrindavan gardens, this bird sanctuary forms an important tourist destination. This winter, migratory birds are avoiding delhis okhla. Caroni swamp and bird sanctuary is one of trinidads most popular attractions, situated a few kilometres south of the eastwest corridor, and accessed via the uriah butler highway. Nalbana bird sanctuary is the protected area and this area is the home of local birds and migratory birds.
Okhla bird sanctuary hidden at border of delhinoida tripoto. It is situated in noida, on delhiuttar pradesh state border and known as a haven for over 300 bird species, especially waterbirds. Ben kolstad grew up in southern california, earning a ba from uc santa barbara and ma and phd from ucla. The spiders of east bay, southampton island, nunavut, canada pdf. How decreased buffer zone around sanctuary means disaster for. It is one among the five best bird sanctuaries of karnataka. Parc national des oiseaux du djoudj lies on the southeast bank of the senegal river in senegal, in northern biffeche, north east of stlouis. The tribunal had issued various directions requiring the state of uttar pradesh, nct of delhi and state of haryana to furnish their.
Apart from water birds, the foursquarekilometre okhla bird sanctuary on the southeastern fringes of the capital has this year recorded the arrival of. Birdwatch philippines presented by the wild bird club of the. Keep the bird away from noises, children, pets, and out of drafts. Policy documents such as the national conservation strategy 1992, the. Materials and methods thattekkad bird sanctuarytbs falls between 10 0 7 and 110 n latitude and 76 0 40 and 76 0 45e longitude. Research article population fluctuation of aquatic birds.
Ongc gets nod to drill exploratory wells close to bird. A 32page 1993 colouring book outlining fraser delta farming and wildlife themes in a colouring book format. Its location in the central asian flyway of migratory birds makes it an ideal transit and wintering ground for birds. It is just 38 km away from tirunelveli a bustling town on the banks of the thamirabarani river it is composed of koonthankulam and kadankulam irrigation tanks. Okhla bird sanctuary obs is known as the home of migratory birds located within the territory of the indian national capital, delhi. Inviting bird lovers and nature enthusiasts alike, thattekad bird sanctuary is keralas very first bird sanctuary. This wildlife sanctuary is located in the middle of chilka lake.
You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in. It is situated in noida, on delhiuttar pradesh state border and known as a haven for over 300 bird species, especially waterbirds the site is located at the point where the river enters uttar pradesh. It is situated close to the small town of padalam and is almost 86 kms from chennai in madurantakam taluk of chengai anna district. Hindisanskrit boks digitized by kashmir university. Thattekad bird sanctuary is located to the north of the periyar river, at the foot of the mighty western ghats. Following into the dark pobitora wildlife sanctuary.