About Thattekad Bird Sanctuary:
The Thattekkad bird sanctuary, which is the first bird sanctuary in Kerala ,is located on the banks of Periyar river, about 12 kms from Kothamangalam ,in Kerala . Thattekad bird sanctuary is also known as Dr.Salim Ali bird sanctuary, named after Dr Salim Ali, the best known ornithologist in India. This bird sanctuary which spreads across an area of 25 sq kms at the foot of western ghats , was notified in 1983 based on previous recommendation by Dr.Salim Ali. He once described Thattekad as the richest bird habitat in peninsular India. Ever growing number of bird watchers and nature lovers from around the globe is a testimony to his words.
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary has a rich and varied birdlife (280 + species)and wild life. Several species of forest birds , water birds and migratory birds visit the sanctuary .This is because of the wide variety of natural habitats available at Thattekad, which includes Periyar river,lagoons and marshes formed by Bhootattankettu dam reservoir,tropical semi & evergreen forests of the western ghats.
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