Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

Mamallapuram

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

Discover nature's splendour

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary lies just 30 minutes outside Mamallapuram in Chengalpattu district. It attracts visitors looking to immerse themselves in nature's peaceful embrace. A favoured region amid birdwatchers and nature lovers alike, Vedanthangal Sanctuary draws in over 12,000 migrating birds each year! The place is remarkable to see the sky full of vibrant feathered guests including open-billed storks, graceful egrets, grand pelicans and other fascinating avian species. Add in the lush greenery and regional animal life, and there is Vedanthangal, an unforgettable region.

Discover the diverse ecosystem that thrives within this sanctuary. It hosts over 115 bird species such as the garganey teals, shovelers, pintails, stilts and sandpipers and herons along with mammals such as jackals, jungle cats, wild boar and black-nape hares! Within such biodiversity lies scenic barringtonia trees which serve as nesting grounds for these feathered wonders. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is nature at its best!

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