Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Bird sanctuary in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
The sanctuary spans 30 hectares of interconnected water bodies with a central tank reaching depths of 5 meters for nesting water birds.
After local complaints about British soldiers shooting birds in the late 18th century, the area received protection status, becoming India's first wildlife sanctuary in 1936.
The sanctuary water enriches 250 acres of agricultural land, creating a connection between farmers, birds, and conservation efforts in the region.
Visitors can observe birds from October to March from a 24-foot observation tower that overlooks the nesting grounds of pelicans and storks.
Over 40,000 birds arrive annually during migration season, with numbers reaching 70,000 during favorable monsoon conditions.
Inception: 1936
GPS coordinates: 12.54598,79.85590
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:27
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