Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

The oldest water bird sanctuary in India, The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary was established in 1936. Located in the state of Tamil Nadu the protected area is home to more than a thousand species of birds along with several monkeys. Garganey teals, glossy ibis, grey heron, grey pelican, open billed stork, painted stork, snake bird, spoonbill and spot bill duck are just few of the several species found here.