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Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Inviting bird lovers and nature enthusiasts alike, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is located to the north of the Periyar River, at the foot of the mighty Western Ghats. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is Kerala’s very first bird sanctuary. In 1983, the 25-sq km area in Thattekad was declared a sanctuary. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between October and March.
The legendary ‘Bird Man of India’ Dr. Salim Ali had surveyed Thattekkad, and called it the richest bird habitat he had ever seen. This sanctuary for birds was established in 1983 and has more than 300 species of birds visiting here. This includes the water birds too. There are also resident and migrating birds here. In the year of 1985, a study was conducted by the Bombay Natural History society and it was found that the place had 253 species of birds; visiting, migrating and residential birds are put together.
Visitors can find the Indian Pitta which spends half a year in this sanctuary. Other birds found here are Orange headed thrush, yellow browed bulbuls, large billed leaf warbler, oriental darter, cormorants, pompadour green pigeon, Indian cuckoo, collared scops owl, whiskered terns, and Jerdon’s nightjar. The birds which are very rare to spot like the bee eater, black winged kite, sun bird, crimson throated barbet, and night heron can be seen here often. Indian roller cuckoo, grey drongo, Malabar trogon, large pied wagtail, grey jungle fowl, crow pheasant, jungle babbler, are few of the common birds that can be caught a glimpse of.
As the forest is covered with a huge variety of tropical deciduous and evergreen trees, it offers a safe paradise for birds. Hence, it's an interesting place to visit for birders and wildlife enthusiasts.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Aluva Railway Station, about 45 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 44 km
Google map coordinates: 4MHP+WR Thattekad, Kerala
