Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Tourist destination in Karnataka
Place in Karnataka, India
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary ಗುಡವಿ ಪಕ್ಷಿಧಾಮ | |
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Birds on the trees at Gudavi lake | |
14°26′23″N 75°0′45″E / 14.43972°N 75.01250°E / 14.43972; 75.01250 | |
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
Region | Malenadu |
Taluk | Soraba |
Languages | |
• Official | Kannada |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is a tourist destination in Malenadu region of Karnataka, Sanctuary is spread over an area of 0.74 square km. It is part of Soraba Taluk of Shivamogga district in Karnataka.
As per a 2009 survey, 217 different species of birds belonging to 48 families are found at this place.[1][2]
A natural lake and the trees gives shelter to these birds. It is a small seasonal lake and is filled with water mostly in the rainy season. Various avian species migrate from across the globe in different seasons for breeding. A platform is built for bird watchers to have a closer look at the birds.
Variety of birds
- Grey heron
- Night heron
- Little cormorant
- Grey junglefowl
- Indian pond heron
- Darter
- Indian shag
- Little grebe
- White ibis
- Pariah kite
- Brahminy kite
- Eurasian spoonbill
Accessibility
- Nearest City
- Sirsi (38 km)
- Nearest towns:
- Nearest train station:
- Talaguppa (42 km)[3]
- Nearest airport:
- Hubli (165 km)[citation needed]
See also
- Sirsi Marikamba Temple
- Yana
- Gudnapur Lake
References
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