Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

A view from the Sanctuary

              Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is famous  for  the large varieties of bird species. This sanctuary is now known as the "Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary" as an honour for the renowned bird scientist, Salim Ali. It is located at  an latitude 76deg. '40-76 deg.45 'N latitude and 10deg. 7'-11 degrees. E. The bird sanctuary is located in Kothamangalam Taluk of Ernakulam district on the north bank of the river Periyar. At the height of 35-523m above sea level, this wonderful bird sanctuary sits atop Njayqapilli. 13 km northeast of Kotyhamangalam, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary is home to some of the rarest bird species in India.

          Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary has a tropical climate. The annual rainfall is 3000mm recorded here throughout the year. The climate is pleasant throughout the year, when the monsoon comes to this place in the months between May and July. It would be advisable to visit this park during the monsoon as most of the area becomes inaccessible here. Thattekkad is famous for its birds only. 

A view from the Sanctuary

Among the animals found here, the elephant is an occasional visitor. Leopard, bear, porcupine, python and cobra can also be seen here. Rare birds like crimson throat Barbet, Bee-eater, Sunbird, Shrike, Kite Blackwing, herons and night herons are also commonly observed. India roller, cuckoo, common snipe, pheasant in flight, jungle nightjar, kite drongo, gray, Malabar Trogon, Woodpecker, laundress of various colors, soft sparrow, Grey jungle fowl, Indian Hill Myna, Robin bird, jungle babbler and cormorants are common birds found some here.

Way to the Sanctuary

 

Location: Located at distance of 42 km from Ernakulam town. And 110 km from Munnar.