Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary

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Sight Address : Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is situated in Ernakulum, right behind the high court building. Edit

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Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is a favourite with bird lovers, tourists and ornithologists. The bird sanctuary is situated in Ernakulum, right behind the high court building. This bird sanctuary boasts of rare varieties of migratory as well as resident birds. Mangalavanam bird sanctuary earned its fame not only for the large variety of birds, but also for the mangrove vegetation. The bird sanctuary is situated in a mangrove vegetation that houses a variety of specialized plants and animals. The area is linked to the backwaters of Kochi by a feeder canal.Mangalavanam was classified as a protected area in 2004 as it houses breeding birds and rare mangrove vegetation. Being a plush green wet land that inhabits a number of rare species, the area is rightly called the green lung of Ernakulum. January to early march is the best time to visit the sanctuary as a number of migratory birds can be spotted during this period.

Birds in Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary

HistoryEdit

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, is primarily a bird sanctuary. According to a survey conducted in 2006, 194 birds belonging to 32 species were recorded in the sanctuary.Some of the birds seen in the sanctuary are common redshank, common greenshank, brahminy kite, white breasted waterhen and marsh sandpiper.One can see variety of mangroves in the sanctuary. Among them acanthus ilicifolius is considered to be endangered and rhizophora mucranata as a vulnerable species, as per International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Other type of mangroves that can be seen are avicennia officinalis, acrostichum aureum. Visitors also get to see 17 species of butterfly and six species of mammals in the sanctuary. Mammals such as flying-fox, painted bat, Eurasian otter, house rat and three-striped palm squirrel can be seen.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to May.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3 to 5 hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Taj Malabar – Kochi ; Malabar Road, Willingdon Islands North End, Kochi-682009, Kerala, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – seafood cuisines.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : After reaching Cochin, you can hire a cab, taxi, bus or auto-rickshaw to reach here.

BUS : Kochi is well connected with the rest of the country. The national highways can bring you to Kochi from any part of the country. The city is an important place in the North-South Corridor. State buses from surrounding cities and neighboring states can bring you comfortably to Kochi. Check out several transport companies and compare their prices before boarding a private bus since fares may vary.

Train : Nearest railway station: Ernakulam South, about 4 km.

Air : Nearest airport: Nedumbassery International Airport, about 34 km.

Others : Autorickshaw : This is a cheap method of transport between attractions. You can find an auto stand at almost every bus stop, and at important places near junctions and residential areas. Make sure you agree on a fare with the driver before the journey. The govt fixed rates starts at Rs 10 for the first 1.25 km and Rs 6 per km thereafter with a premium of 15% at night (7PM-6AM).

Things to CarryEdit

Carrying camera , water, sunscreen, and Loose light weight cloths.

Safety / WarningEdit

Kochi is infamous for mosquitoes, due to presence of large water bodies across the city. Make sure any room you book, has mosquito repellents or at least a mosquito net. Its always better to have any anti-mosquito creams or spice oil extracts like lemongrass oil to ward off mosquito bites.
Public smoking bans are strictly enforced in the city more so than in other regions. The High Court of Kerala has decreed a public smoking ban across the state. Smoking on the roadside, in shopping complexes, restaurants, and parks is illegal and police can charge Rs 500-1,000 for breaches.