Chennai offers a treat for the nature lovers in the form
of a bird Sanctuary at Vedanthangal. Vedanthangal
is located about 90km from Kancheepuram
and is easily accessible from Chennai by
road. There are efficient bus and cab services
from Chennai. The place can be reached by
rail from Chennai and Chengalpettu.
Vedanthangal sanctuary is home to a large
number of rare birds from time to time.
It is a visual treat during sunset as
one could see thousands of birds flying
back to their nests. From the months October
to March, one could see a lot of migratory
birds from far away countries like Siberia,
Australia, Srilanka and Pakistan. The
birds which can be seen during this period
are Flamingoes, kingfishers. Herons, swans,
grey wagtails. Sandpipers, moor hens,
egrets, pelicans and so on. They come
here for nesting and breeding and by the
time the migratory season is over, the
birds would have increased in thousands.
A remarkable feature of Vedanthangal Sanctuary
is the concern of the villagers towards
the sanctuary. The villagers have consciously
taken many decisions so as to avoid any
disturbance or harm to the perennial flow
of birds. All noisy activities are avoided
here so as not to scare away the birds.
The place is also relatively pollution
free.
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