Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary

Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary(Shivamogga)
mandagadde
Village
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary(Shivamogga)
Coordinates: 13°44′26″N 75°27′37″E / 13.74056°N 75.46028°E / 13.74056; 75.46028Coordinates: 13°44′26″N 75°27′37″E / 13.74056°N 75.46028°E / 13.74056; 75.46028
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Shimoga district
Taluk Tirthahalli
Area
 • Total 0.0046 km2 (0.0018 sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Kannada
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

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 num CGbers 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 Tunga during monsoon.[1]

This sanctuary is important 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

Water birds, Mandagadde Island, Shimoga, India

During season, three types of migratory birds flock to the lush green environs of the sanctuary and stay till December which are:[4]


During the peak season in August, it is estimated that more than 5,000 birds visit the sanctuary.[5]

The great egret

Mandagadde is 30 km from Shimoga, 140 km from Mangalore and 345 km from Bangalore.[5] Mandagadde is a beautiful birds.There are many birds like crows,parrots.peacocks.mandagadde is very famous bird sanctuary. there are many birds. many people visit there and enjoying themselves

When To Go?Ideal Visiting Hours: 4:00PM-6:00PM When To Go: July To September Operating Hours: Mon-Sun : 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM Season To Visit: January-December Things To Carry: Be Sure To Carry Your Cameras Along As The Birds Sighted Here Are Rare, And There Are Some Beautiful Scenes Here For All Photography Buffs.

References

  1. ↑ "Mandagadde sanctuary is one of the 20 important sanctuaries in the country". The Hindu. July 9, 2009.
  2. ↑ "Catch the birds at Mandagadde". Indian Express. July 10, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary, Shimoga District, Karnataka". Incredible Southindia. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
  4. ↑ "Mandagadde sanctuary plays host to special guests". The Hindu. July 9, 2009.
  5. 1 2 "Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary". The Hindu. May 22, 2006.
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