Nestled around the meanders of the Cauvery river, just outside Srirangapatna, resides one of the largest bird Sanctuary of Karnataka– Ranganathittu, with 40 acres of area comprising six islets on the bank of Cauvery.
Ranganathittu is considered as bird lover’s paradise and allures migratory birds from as far as Serbia, Australia, and North America. A lazy and relaxing boat ride is all that is required to observe the wide range of foreign birds as they feed, groom, nurse, hunt or simply bask in sun. A good pair of binoculars and a camera will surely help you in witnessing the fascinating winged wonders.
Attractions:
The best time to capture the mesmerizing sights of this sanctuary is the nesting season starting from June to November. Besides birds the sanctuary is home to a wide species of mammals, flora, and fauna.
While entering the thick, bamboo-covered park, you can head straight to the waterfront, and can capture the beauty of nature at its best in your lens, as the water body criss-cross through luscious vegetation on the tiny river islets.
A visit during the peak season will guarantee you some breathtaking sights of : Cormorants, Darters, White Ibis, Spoon billed storks, Open billed storks, Painted stork, White Necked Storks, Egrets, Herons, Terns, Swallows, Kingfisher, Sandpiper, Spot Bill duck, and the lesser whistling duck.
For vegetation lovers, Ranganathittu offers broad- leaf forests comprising of Terminalia Arjun, Bamboo, and Pandanus trees along the lines of Eucalyptus and Acacia trees.
So all the bird lovers out there now is the time to set your third eye on roll, pack your bags and make a visit to capture the wild life beauties of Ranganathittu and hail the great Shutterbug in you only with Tobocdeals.com.
