Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary

Chitrangudi is a bird sanctuary in Tamil Nadu featuring a water body enclosed by towering embankments that retain water throughout the dry season. The wetland supports diverse bird populations that visit and nest in the area's vegetation.

Protection status was granted in 1989, followed by Ramsar Wetland designation in 2021 recognizing its ecological importance. Tree planting efforts in the late 1970s helped establish the vegetation now essential to the sanctuary.

Local communities maintain the sanctuary's irrigation system through traditional water management practices that support both wildlife and agriculture.

Visit during cooler months and after the monsoon season when water levels are highest and bird watching is most rewarding. Bring binoculars and a field guide to help identify the various species you may encounter.

Multiple heron species nest in mature Babul trees that were strategically planted as part of an earlier greening effort. These trees now serve as the foundation for successful bird breeding throughout the sanctuary.