Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary
DirectionVettangudi Bird Sanctuary is near Thirupathur and Madurai. The Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary is located at a distance of 51 kms from Madurai on Madurai – Melur-Tiruppathur road, in Savaganga District. It is located in Vettangudipatti and Periya Kollukudipatti village of Tiruppathur Taluk, Sivagnaga District. This sanctuary covers an area of 40 hectares and covers the tanks of Vettangudi, Periyakollukudi and Chinna Kollukkudi villages. The Vettangudi Bird sanctuary is the natural habitat of winter migratory birds. It is a breeding habitat for Grey Herons, Darters, Spoonbills, Wite Ibis, Asian Open Bill Stork and Night Herons. It has also attracted Painted stork, Little Cormorant, Little Egret, Intermediate Egret, Cattle Egret, Common Teal, Spot Bill Ducks and Pintail. This is a safe place for roosting, breeding and feeding. There is a considerable diversity in their nesting and feeding behavior. The best time to visit would be between November and Fbruary when the weather is pleasant and you get to see thousands of migratory birds.
Contact :
Wildlife warder,
Gulf of Mannar Bioshere Reserce,
Mandapam, Ramanathapuram.
Phone Number: 04567 – 230079.
How to Reach:
By Air
Nearest Airport is Madurai which is located 51 Kms away.
By Train
Nearest Railway Stations are Karaikudi (32 KM) and Madurai (51 KM).
By Road
The sanctuary is approachable by road. It is located 51 Kms from Madurai on Madurai - Melur - Tirupathur road.