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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake is known for its varied
avian population. Local varieties such as waterfowls, cuckoos and owls, as well
as the migratory Siberian Cranes can be viewed here.
If you are a bird
lover then this is place for you to watch those colourful and beautiful creatures
in their nests in the tree tops chirping and taking flight every now and then.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake is known
for its varied avian population. Local varieties such as waterfowls, cuckoos and
owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can be viewed here. Siberian cranes
are the most sought after birds that all bird lovers love to watch as they are
rare kind of species that come down during a particular time frame and also for
a stipulated time.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of
the Vembanand Lake is known for its varied avian population. Local varieties such
as waterfowls, cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes can
be viewed here.
The Kumarakom Tourist Complex, sprawling over 101 acres
of enchanting wooded land and lake, was built around the 50-year-old 'Baker's
Mansion', which was earlier a small hotel run by the Kerala Tourism Development
Corporation (KTDC).
Now the complex has been renovated in grand style
by the Taj Kerala Resorts Ltd. Boats are available on hire for a a cruise around
the sanctuary.
Viewing The Wild - Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary
Houseboats and motor boats are available on hire for bird
watching cruises on the lake.
Wild Population
of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The main attractions are local birds like
the water fowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron and the water duck, as well as the migratory
Siberian cranes.
Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle, and
other birds are seen here during their respective migratory seasons.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to bird watch
is between June and August . To watch Migratory birds, November to February is
the best time.
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