Kaggaladu, Bird sanctuary in Sira Taluk, Karnataka, India.
The protected area spans across agricultural fields with tamarind trees, serving as nesting grounds for painted storks and grey herons between February and August.
The Wildlife Aware Nature Club discovered and documented the sanctuary in 1999, leading to its recognition as South Asia's second-largest painted stork nesting site.
The residents of Kaggaladu maintain tamarind trees without harvesting their fruits, considering the presence of nesting birds as indicators of agricultural prosperity.
Located 130 kilometers from Bangalore, visitors can reach the sanctuary via the Bangalore-Pune Highway, with Sira being the nearest major town.
The sanctuary operates without formal ticketing or entrance fees, allowing natural observation of painted storks raising their young in the village environment.
Location: Karnataka
GPS coordinates: 13.81667,76.85000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:27
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