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Wildlife in Tamilnadu
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 Calimere Sanctuary
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Location : 90-Km Southeast Of
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
Coverage Area : 1726 Sq.Kms.
Main Attractions : Flamingos
Best Time To Visit : Between November and January.
Sprawling on 17.26-sq-kms surrounded by sea and shore, comprising forests
of tidal swamps, dry evergreen forests of mangroves, this coastal
sanctuary also known as "Kodikkarai", is 90-km southeast of Thanjavur in a
wetland which juts out into the Palk Strait separating India and Sri
Lanka. It is noted for the vast flocks of migratory waterfowl, especially
flamingos, which congregate here every winter. The sanctuary is vast,
mostly shrub-land, shaped by the violent monsoon winds and treated
mercilessly by feral cattle, horses and the graceful buck. At present
cultivation of lobster has been started as the number of birds is
decreasing.
Fauna :
Point Calimere sanctuary is bestowed with population of varied wild life
such as Chital, Wild boar, Bonnet macaque, Black Buck, Flamingos, Teals,
Gulls, Terns, Plavers and Stilts. Special attractions are close encounters
with Dolphins and Turtles, which often come quite close to the shore.
Variety Of Birds Visiting The Sanctuary
Between November and January, the tidal mud flats and marshes are covered
with Teals, Curlews, Gulls, Terns, Plovers, Sandpipers, Shanks, Herons and
up to 3000 Flamingoes at one time.
In the spring, a different set of birds - Koels, Mynas and Barbets are
drawn here by the profusion of wild berries. From April to June there's
very little activity; the main rainy season is between October and
December.
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