About Vedanthangal
Bird Sanctaury
Vedanthangal bird sanctuary is located in Kanchipuram
district, 85km from Chennai. It is the oldest bird sanctuary
in the country and has been in existence presumably
for more than 200 years. Vedanthangal is a bird watchers
paradise, especially during the winter season, when
birds in a myriad of colours and kinds descend on the
lake in hordes. A beautiful sight to behold indeed!
Every year over 1,00,000 birds make their home in a
lake housed in this 30-acre marshy park. The best time
to watch these migratory birds is between November and
February. Bird watching is best early morning or in
the evening. A watching tower is also available.
Bird Varieties
Grey Herons, Little Cormorants, White Pelicans, Hornbills,
Storks, Egrets, Darters are the popular winter visitors
to this secluded retreat. Some of them travel thousands
of miles all the way from Siberia, to avoid the biting
cold. Every year, these migratory birds come from afar
to nest here during the season i.e. between November
and February. But their numbers are slowly dwindling
because of the increasing pollution in the area and
the dropping water level of the lake. Proper maintenance
of the sanctuary is also lacking. Some of the resident
birds listed are Coots, Moorhen and Terns. In all 115
species of birds have been recorded in this sanctuary.
General Information
Best time to visit : November to February
Location : Kanchipuram District, Tamil
Nadu.
Coverage Area : 3O Acres.
Main Attractions : Herons, Hornbills,
Storks
Best Time To Visit : November to February
Accommodation : Forest Rest House in
Vedanthangal
How to Reach
By Rail
Chengalpattu (30-kms) is the nearest railway station.
By Air
The nearest airport is at Chennai (85-km) .
