Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
just outside Srirangapatna, 4th from Srirangapatna, near
Mysuru, the Cauvery river meanders around a string of tiny nesting sites of
waterfowls. Experiences the excitement
of a boat ride that takes you within touching distance of the birds as marsh
crocodiles bask in the sun. Delight
watching the winged visitors making happy forays into the water. You could also you’re your powers of
observation by trying to spot flying branches of the tallest trees at dusk.
Best season: Jan to Sept
Flora and Fauna
River in the forest as well as some deciduous forests,
bamboo, eucalyptus, figs, jamun and Karanji.
Mammals and Reptiles. The flying
fox, bonnet macaque, common otter, common mongoose, palm civet are some of the
mammals and reptiles like marsh crocodile are found here.
Birds
Bird life includes the little cormorant, large cormorand,
darter, white ibis, spoonbill, open-billed stork, painted stork, egret, heron,
river term, great stone plover, kingfisher, Indian cliff swallow, and the
lesser whistling teal.
Timings: 8.30 am to
6.00 pm.
Entrance: Rs.20 for Indians, Rs. 60 for Foreigners
Distance: Mysuru -19km, Bangalore -128km.
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