Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary : Mangalavanam is one of the most touristed and admired bird sanctuaries in India. The glory of its instinctive beauty and enriched wildlife is spread all over the world and no wonder people from far come here to witness the once-in-a-life moments! Mangalavanam is situated in Ernakulam district (Kochi) of Kerala and is one of the primmest tourism attractions of the state.

Mangalavanam is also termed as ‘Green lung of Kerala' for its enriched floras like mangroves, etc. With the bordering of the sanctuary's sides by Arabian Sea and backwaters, adds a panoramic ambience to the Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary!

Mangalavanam: Home for Migratory Birds

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary has a great variety of birds' species, primarily popular for migratory birds. In specific seasons, you can see here loads of migratory birds coming into the Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary. Though the area is ecologically sensitive, you can find plenty of bird variety here! Black-crowned Night Heron and Little Cormorant are some of the common birds available at the sanctuary! But watch out for the house crow, the main predator of other birds' eggs and nests.

The best time for Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary watching is during early summer seasons when the weather is favorable for tourists and birds both.

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary: Apart from Birds

As already told, Mangalavanam is pretty rich when it comes to greenery. The Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is densely imbedded with plants like eucalyptus, teak, timber etc! You can come here to spend leisure, picnic or adventures like exploring etc. You get all the modern facilities at the sanctuary for lodging and eating hubs! Transportation mediums like autos, cabs, bus are always available to the park.