Today I went to the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, located about 90 km from Chennai. Each winter South India becomes temporary home to migratory birds. During this time, there may be over 75,000 birds and over 115 different species. First recognized as a sanctuary in 1936 and formally declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1972, Vedanthangal is the oldest bird sanctuary in India.
The sheer numbers and concentration of birds makes it a guaranteed spotting for all. Those with higher-powered binoculars or lenses can view beyond the masses and see details such as nesting activities. Some of the major birds I spotted included painted storks, open-billed storks, snake birds, Indian pond herons, grey pelicans, grey herons, little egrets, little comorants, cattle egrets, white ibises, and glossy ibises.
See more photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/melissaenderle/sets/72157625710248945/
Read a previous blog post on the bird sanctuary http://melissaenderle.blogspot.com/2009/11/vedanthangal-bird-sanctuary.html
1 comment:
Great post Michelle, and great photos. I love how you really maximize your time. India seems to have endless possibilities to explore. Very inspiring.
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