Life lessons with the pelicans of Ranganathittu
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is situated in the Mandya District of Karnataka and is the biggest bird sanctuary in the state. It consists of six islets in the Kaveri River, covering a massive area of 40 acres, due to which it is also known as the "Pakshi Kashi" of Karnataka. Salim Ali, more popularly known as the Bird Man of India, observed that the six islets served as a major nesting ground for a wide variety of birds. He persuaded the King of Mysore, Raja Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar, to declare the area as protected in 1940, thus establishing the sanctuary. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a heavenly abode to 170 different species of birds, including both migratory and resident birds. Located 19 km from Mysore and 128 km from Bangalore, it is a paradise for bird watchers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts. The sanctuary attracts three to four lakh visitors every year, making it a tourism hotspot. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between November and June, as ...