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Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary
Mudumalai
wildlife sanctuary This sanctuary is situated at the tri junction of the three
southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. 321 sq. kms of tropical
wilderness awaits the visitor. It is a part of the NIlgiri Biosphere. A variety
of habitats ranging from tropical evergreen forest, moist mixed deciduous forest,
teak forests, secondary grasslands and swamps are found here. The rich bio diversity
which harbours 200 species odd birds. To name a few-The Golden Oriole, Paradise
flycatcher, Malabar Gray hornbill, Scarlet minimvet, Golden backed woodpecker
and Peacock. In addition, the wild life is also very rich with numerous species.
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Vedanthangal,
one for the largest bird sanctuaries of India houses a wide variety of water
birds. Like Stork, Egret, Darter, Cormorant, Pelican, Spoonbill, Ibis. There
is an observation tower on the mud bank from where the birds can be view.
