Karikili Bird Sanctuary
About Karikili Bird Sanctuary
Far From City: 2 kms from city center
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About Karikili Bird Sanctuary
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Time Required:1-2 hours
Open Time:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost:Adults: INR 10,Kids: INR 5,Still Camera: INR 25,Video Camera: INR 150
Flora and Fauna at Karikili Bird Sanctuary
Flora
In addition to the migratory birds, the sanctuary also comprises of various species of trees including the Barrington Acacia Nilotica. The dry evergreen scrub and the thorn forests too can be found in this area.
Fauna
The bird sanctuary has a variety of birds namely Egrets, Open billed stork, Cormorants, Spoonbill, Grey Heron, Grebes, Night Herons, White Ibis, Stilts, Sandpipers, and Shovellers. During the winter months Garganey teales, Little Grebe, Dab Chick, Egrets, and Pintailed ducks migrate to the sanctuary. Some resident birds present here include Terns, Moorhen, and Coots. In total, there are about 115 species of birds that are a part of the sanctuary.
Bird Watching at Karikili Bird Sanctuary
One of the best things to do at the sanctuary is bird watching, and if you are passionate about it, then you are going to have a fantastic time here without getting bored at all. Kids are going to have an amazing time observing the lovely birds as well as mammals including the jungle cat, wild boar, black-naped hare, and jackal.
Follow the path that is paved with watchtowers and benches spread along the way to survey the birds which nest in the tank area with their counterparts in the fields and scrub nearby. Try and spot the grey heron, Asian spoonbill, white ibis, rosy pelican, cormorant, grey pelican, and night heron from all the species of the birds present in the sky. Amongst the other Indian species, you will also be able to spot black-headed cuckoo shrike, Yellow-wattled Lapwing, and Eurasian thick-knee. You should carry your binoculars, a zoom lens camera, and a bird book to make your visit to the sanctuary the most memorable one.
Best time to visit Karikili Bird Sanctuary
The perfect time to visit the sanctuary is between November and February when the migratory birds flow down here. In addition to this, the climate is pleasant with a lovely ambience and enjoyable surroundings.
How to Reach Karikili Bird Sanctuary
Karikili Bird Sanctuary is well-connected via all means of transport. By road, the tourists can take the route from Chennai, i.e. NH-45 to reach Chengalpattu and then the Padalam junction. State buses can be hired as well. Another comfortable mode of transport is to travel in one's private car or hire a taxi from Chennai.
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