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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

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observed that the islets formed an important nesting ground for a large variety of birds, and persuaded the king of Mysore to declare the area a protected area in 1940. The sanctuary is currently maintained by the Forest Department of Karnataka and efforts are ongoing to improve the sanctuary,
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dam upstream, due to heavy rains. During heavy flooding boating is suspended and tourists are allowed to watch the nesting birds from a distance. Frequent flooding has also damaged some portions of three islands over past few decades.
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Ranger-guided boat tours of the isles are available throughout the day, and are a good way to watch birds, crocodiles, otters, and bats. There is no lodging within the sanctuary, so visitors typically stay over at
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or Srirangapatna. The seasons for visiting the park are June–November (during the nesting season of the water birds). The best time to watch migratory birds is usually December but it can vary year to year.
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or marsh crocodile is a common inhabitant of the riverine reed beds and Ranganathittu has largest fresh water crocodile population in Karnataka state.
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including purchasing nearby private land to expand the protected area. In 2014, around 28 square km around the sanctuary was declared as an
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The Salim Ali Interpretation Centre, maintained by Forest Department, screens a 4- minute documentary to special interest groups.
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During winter months, starting from mid-December, as many as 40,000 birds congregate at Ranganathittu, some migrating from
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Ranganathittu's islets were formed when an embankment across the Kaveri river was built between 1645 and 1648 by the then
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The sanctuary with its islets experience heavy flooding during certain rainy seasons when water is released from
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trees have also been planted, which might lead to long-term eradication of native species. The
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Riverine reed beds cover the banks of the islands, while the islands themselves are covered in
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river. The sanctuary has been designated on 15 February 2022 as a protected
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Ranganathittu is located 3 km (1.9 mi) from the historic town of
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also nest there, while the park is also home to a large flock of
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Roughly 170 bird species have been recorded. Of these, the
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The islands are host to numerous small mammals including
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in India. It is the largest bird sanctuary in the state,
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Bird sanctuary in the Mandya District of Karnataka, India
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Nearest Highway: Bangalore – Mysuru highway (2 km)
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in area, and comprises six islets on the banks of the
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Additionally, there is a population of 960: 958: 2242:Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve 1066: 1064: 1005: 1003: 1001: 866: 593: 539:Tourists in a guided tour in a row-boat 408:Spot-billed pelicans with chick in nest 1313:Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary- A Report 1253:"Ranganathittu reports record revenue" 872: 870: 464:breed at Ranganathittu regularly. The 264:and 16 km (9.9 mi) north of 1450:Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary 1226:M.T., Shiva Kumar (28 January 2013). 284:Islets in the Kaveri at Ranganathittu 211: 203: 195: 186: 7: 92: 44:IV (habitat/species management area) 2466:Protected areas established in 1940 1042:Shivakumar, M. K. (24 April 2017). 967:"Creating more space for the birds" 174:Ministry of Environment and Forests 2282:Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary 2277:Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex 268:. The sanctuary attracted about 3 25: 2267:Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest 1284:The Times of India mobile edition 1280:"Sanctuary crocs fear extinction" 1080:. 25 October 2005. Archived from 511:and common small mammals such as 2186:Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve 1440:Tamil Nadu Bird Sanctuaries (13) 1176:"Bird Checklist – Mysore Nature" 965:Shiva Kumar, M T (9 June 2012). 939:. 8 January 2011. 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Ranganathittu
IUCN category

Map showing the location of Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Karnataka
Mandya
Karnataka
12°24′N 76°39′E / 12.400°N 76.650°E / 12.400; 76.650
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Government of India
Ramsar Wetland
Mandya District
Karnataka
Kaveri
Ramsar site
Srirangapattana
Mysore
lakh

king of Mysore
Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar
ornithologist
Salim Ali
eco-sensitive zone
Krishna Raja Sagara
riparian

broadleaf forests
Terminalia arjuna
bamboo

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