Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary | |
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Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India | |
Official name | Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary |
Designated | 15 February 2022 |
Reference no. | 2473[1] |
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (also known as Pakshi Kashi of Karnataka),
Ranganathittu is located 3 km (1.9 mi) from the historic town of
History of the Park
Ranganathittu's islets were formed when an embankment across the Kaveri river was built between 1645 and 1648 by the then
Flooding
The sanctuary with its islets experience heavy flooding during certain rainy seasons when water is released from Krishna Raja Sagara dam upstream, due to heavy rains. During heavy flooding boating is suspended and tourists are allowed to watch the nesting birds from a distance.[8] Frequent flooding has also damaged some portions of three islands over past few decades.[10]
Natural History of the Park
Biomes
Most of the park is within a
Flora
Riverine reed beds cover the banks of the islands, while the islands themselves are covered in
Fauna
Birds
Roughly 170 bird species
During winter months, starting from mid-December, as many as 40,000 birds congregate at Ranganathittu, some migrating from Siberia, Latin America and parts of north India.[13] During January and February, more than 30 species of migratory birds can be found in the sanctuary.[14]
Other Fauna
The islands are host to numerous small mammals including
Activities
Ranger-guided boat tours of the isles are available throughout the day, and are a good way to watch birds, crocodiles, otters, and bats. There is no lodging within the sanctuary, so visitors typically stay over at
The Salim Ali Interpretation Centre, maintained by Forest Department, screens a 4- minute documentary to special interest groups.[10]
Accessibility
- Nearest Town: Srirangapatna (3 km)
- Nearest City: Mysuru(19 km)
- Nearest Railhead: Srirangapatna
- Nearest Airport: Mysore Airport (25 km)
- Nearest Highway: Bangalore – Mysuru highway (2 km)
Gallery
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Road entrance to the sanctuary
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Indian Grey Hornbillfeeding on fig.
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Meal partners, painted storks aiding each other
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Painted Stork taking flight
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Painted stork searching for food
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Snowy egret pair
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Pair of great stone-curlews
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Troop of white ibises
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Crocodile basking
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Cattle egret in breeding plumage
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River Terns mating
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River Tern chick
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Spot-billed pelican taking flight
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Spot-billed pelican in flight
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Eurasian Spoonbill
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Indian Paradise-Flycatcher
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Flying foxes
References
- ^ a b "Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ "From Here and There". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 23 November 2010.
- ^ "Karnataka News : Rs. 1 crore sanctioned for developing Bonal Bird Sanctuary near Surpur". The Hindu. 8 January 2011. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ a b Shiva Kumar, M T (9 June 2012). "Creating more space for the birds". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary".
- ^ a b c "Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 25 September 2006. Archived from the original on 23 January 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2010.
- ^ Shivakumar, M. K. (24 April 2017). "Ranganathittu draws over 24 lakh tourists since 2008-09". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Ranganathittu bird sanctuary". The Hindu. 25 October 2005. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- ^ a b c R, Krishna Kumar (4 May 2009). "Ranganathittu gets a new look". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 April 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Bird Checklist – Mysore Nature". www.mysorenature.org. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ DHNS (10 June 2011). "8,000 nestlings sighted at Ranganathittu". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ M.T., Shiva Kumar (28 January 2013). "Ranganathittu comes alive with winged beauties". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Ranganathittu reports record revenue". The Hindu. 9 January 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ TNN. "Sanctuary crocs fear extinction". The Times of India mobile edition. Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.