Kumarakom
bird sanctuary
Located
on the banks of the
Vembanad Lake, the bird
sanctuary is spread
across 14 acres. The
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary,
an ornithologist's paradise
is a favorite haunt
of migratory birds like
the Siberian stork,
egret, darter, heron
and teal.
A
visit to the bird sanctuary,
set within the lush
acres of wooded land
nearby, acquaints you
to the variety of migratory
birds that flock in
thousands, some from
the Himalayas, some
even from as far as
Siberia. In addition,
you can get thrilled
of the native kingfishers
ablaze in psychedelic
colors, experience a
walk under rookeries
of egrets and night
herons or lone golden-backed
woodpeckers and even
delight in the acrobatics
of the paradise fly-catchers.
Pathiramanal
(sands of midnight),
an enchanting island
on the lake, can be
accessed by boat from
here. This 10-acre island
on the backwaters is
home to many rare varieties
of migratory birds from
different parts of the
world. According to
mythology a young Brahmin
dived into the Vembanad
Lake to perform his
evening ablutions and
the water made way for
the land to rise from
below. The island can
be accessed only by
boat. A cruise along
the Vembanad Lake is
the best way to experience
the sanctuary.
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Attractions
of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The
main attractions are
local birds like the
waterfowl, 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. |
