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Now threre is lack of birds because of weaher change. Everyone likes to see this sanctuary. it is our duty to preserve the environment clean from pollution
Now threre is lack of birds because of weaher change. Everyone likes to see this sanctuary. it is our duty to preserve the environment clean from pollution


'''The birds those we find in Ranganthittu is very intresting to study. In any excursion programme the school management shuold take students to this place. There is many intresting things to study about birds
'''The birds those we find in Ranganthittu is very intresting to study. In any excursion programme the school management shuold take students to this place. There is many intresting things to study about birds .RANGANATHITTU IS A FAMOUS BIRD SANCTUARY IN KARNATAKA . IN WINTER SEASON IS ASUITABLE TIME FOR VISIT TO IN THIS PLACE .BUT NOWDAYS THE NO OF BIRDS WILL DECRESES IN SO MANY REASON.
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==Birds==
==Birds==
Roughly 170 species of birds<ref>http://www.mysorenature.org/mandya-sector/ranganathittu-bird-sanctuary/bird-checklist</ref> have been recorded here. Of these, the [[painted stork]], [[Asian openbill stork]], [[common spoonbill]], [[woolly-necked stork]], [[black-headed ibis]], [[lesser whistling duck]], [[Indian shag]], [[stork-billed kingfisher]], [[egret]], [[cormorant]], [[Oriental darter]], [[spot-billed pelican]] and [[heron]] breed here regularly. The [[great thick-knee|great stone plover]], and [[River tern (bird)|river tern]] also nest here. The park is home to a large flock of [[streak-throated swallow]]s.<ref name=hindu/> During the months of January and February, more than 30 species of birds are found and the season of the sanctuary is from November to June.<ref name=season>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Ranganathittu reports record revenue | newspaper =The Hindu | date =9 January 2012 | url =http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/ranganathittu-reports-record-revenue/article2786551.ece?css=print |accessdate=19 February 2013}}</ref> About 50 pelicans have made Ranganathittu as their permanent home.<ref name=damage/>
Roughly 170 species of birds<ref>http://www.mysorenature.org/mandya-sector/ranganathittu-bird-sanctuary/bird-checklist</ref> have been recorded here. Of these, the [[painted stork]], [[Asian openbill stork]], [[common spoonbill]], [[woolly-necked stork]], [[black-headed ibis]], [[lesser whistling duck]], [[Indian shag]], [[stork-billed kingfisher]], [[egret]], [[cormorant]], [[Oriental darter]], [[spot-billed pelican]] and [[heron]] breed here regularly. The [[great thick-knee|great stone plover]], and [[River tern (bird)|river tern]] also nest here. The park is home to a large flock of [[streak-throated swallow]]s.<ref name=hindu/> During the months of January and February, more than 30 species of birds are found and the season of the sanctuary is from November to June.<ref name=season>{{cite news | last = | first = | title =Ranganathittu reports record revenue | newspaper =The Hindu | date =9 January 2012 | url =http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/ranganathittu-reports-record-revenue/article2786551.ece?css=print |accessdate=19 February 2013}}</ref> About 50 pelicans have made Ranganathittu as their permanent home.<ref name=damage/>

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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
A painted stork in the sanctuary
Map showing the location of Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Location in Map of Karnataka
LocationMandya, Karnataka, India
Coordinates12°24′N 76°39′E / 12.400°N 76.650°E / 12.400; 76.650
Area40 acres (16 ha)
Established1940
Visitors304,000 (in 2016–17)
Governing bodyMinistry of Environment and Forests, Government of India

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, also known as Pakshi Kashi of Karnataka,[1] is a bird sanctuary in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka in India. It is the largest bird sanctuary in the state,[2] only 40 acres (16 ha) in area,[3] and comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri river.[4] Ranganathittu is located three kilometers away from the historic town of Srirangapatna and 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north of Mysore.[5] The sanctuary attracted about 3 lakh visitors during 2016–17, which shows its notability as important bird sanctuary of India.[6] 

     '''This is very important information through which we can know about history of the sanctury.


History of the Park

The islets came into being when an embarkment across the Kaveri river was built in 1648 by the then Mysore King, Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar.[7] The ornithologist Salim Ali observed that the islets formed an important nesting ground for birds, and persuaded the Wodeyar kings of Mysore to declare the area a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.[5] The Forest Department of Karnataka State is maintaining the bird sanctuary and puts its efforts to improve the sanctuary, which include purchase of nearby private lands to expand the protected area.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). 

Mangalore- Rangathittu  Way

Way to mysore 

ranganathittu buses are avaible through managalore puttur, sullia, madikere, mysore. around 150 KM distnce.

ranganatittu is a famous bird sanctuary. it attrracts people from all over the world.

Natural History of the Park

Biomes

Most of the park falls under the Riparian biome, corresponding to the Indomalaya ecozone.

Mostly tropical plants and species are found in this region

Flora

Riverine reed beds cover the banks of the islands, while the islands themselves are covered in broadleaf forests, with dominant species being Terminalia arjuna (arjun tree), bamboo groves, and Pandanus trees. Eucalyptus and acacia trees have also been planted, which might lead to long-term eradication of native species. The endemic and threatened lily Iphigenia mysorensis of the family Colchicaceae also grows in the sanctuary.

Birds

Roughly 170 species of birds[8] have been recorded here. Of these, the painted stork, Asian openbill stork, common spoonbill, woolly-necked stork, black-headed ibis, lesser whistling duck, Indian shag, stork-billed kingfisher, egret, cormorant, Oriental darter, spot-billed pelican and heron breed here regularly. The great stone plover, and river tern also nest here. The park is home to a large flock of streak-throated swallows.[5] During the months of January and February, more than 30 species of birds are found and the season of the sanctuary is from November to June.[9] About 50 pelicans have made Ranganathittu as their permanent home.[10] December to February month is the suitable time for the birds . Especially bats starts the production in this season. No Water problem is there. So birds live happy life here. so many birds from so many country will arrive in this time.


Now threre is lack of birds because of weaher change. Everyone likes to see this sanctuary. it is our duty to preserve the environment clean from pollution

The birds those we find in Ranganthittu is very intresting to study. In any excursion programme the school management shuold take students to this place. There is many intresting things to study about birds .RANGANATHITTU IS A FAMOUS BIRD SANCTUARY IN KARNATAKA . IN WINTER SEASON IS ASUITABLE TIME FOR VISIT TO IN THIS PLACE .BUT NOWDAYS THE NO OF BIRDS WILL DECRESES IN SO MANY REASON.

Birds

Roughly 170 species of birds[11] have been recorded here. Of these, the painted stork, Asian openbill stork, common spoonbill, woolly-necked stork, black-headed ibis, lesser whistling duck, Indian shag, stork-billed kingfisher, egret, cormorant, Oriental darter, spot-billed pelican and heron breed here regularly. The great stone plover, and river tern also nest here. The park is home to a large flock of streak-throated swallows.[5] During the months of January and February, more than 30 species of birds are found and the season of the sanctuary is from November to June.[9] About 50 pelicans have made Ranganathittu as their permanent home.[10] December to February month is the suitable time for the birds . Especially bats starts the production in this season. No Water problem is there. So birds live happy life here.


Now threre is lack of birds because of weather change. Everyone likes to see this sanctuary. it is our duty to preserve the environment clean from pollution

Large numbers

During winter months, starting from mid-December, as many as 40,000 birds congregate in this bird sanctuary. Of which, some birds come from Siberia, Latin America and parts of north India.[12] Ranganathittu is a popular nesting site for the birds and about 8,000 nestlings were sighted during June 2011.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).

Fauna

The islands are host to numerous small mammals, including bonnet macaque, colonies of flying fox and common small mammals like common palm civet and Indian gray mongoose and the monitor lizard. The mugger crocodile or marsh crocodile is a common inhabitant of the riverine reed beds and Ranganathittu has largest fresh water crocodile population in Karnataka state.[13] 

 Reaching Ranganathittu
      The sanctuary is located on the Bangalore-Mysore highway and can be reached easily from both cities. The nearest railway station is Mysore. Accommodation at the resort is rather limited and most visitors prefer to stay at Mysore.

The best time for a visit to Ranganathittu would be between June and November, when there are plenty of nesting birds here. If you want to catch the migratory birds, then you would have to time your visit in the winter months.

The Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary was discovered in the 1940s by the well known ornithologist Salim Ali. Since then, it has been on the radar of nature lovers across the country. A visit here, with a tranquil boat drive on the Kaveri River, can be an unforgettable experience. Mangalore to Mysore around 150 KM distances. buses are available through manalore, puttur, sullia, madikeri maysore ranganathittu. good place to see bird.

Activities

Ranger-guided boat tours of the isles are available throughout the day, and are a good way to watch birds, crocodiles, otters and bats. there are so many crocodiles resting on rocks and island parts, and lookes just like rock. There is no lodging at the tiny sanctuary, so visitors typically have to stay over at Mysore or Srirangapatna. The seasons for visiting the park are: June–November (during the nesting season of the water birds). The best time to watch migratory birds is usually December but it can vary year to year.

The Salim Ali Interpretation Centre, maintained by Forest Department, screens a 4- minute documentary to special interest groups.[10]

Accessibility

Nearest Town: Srirangapatna (3 km) Nearest City: Mysore (19 km) Nearest Railhead: Srirangapatna and mysore Nearest Airport: Mysore Airport Service Starts 1 October 2010 Nearest Highway: Bangalore - Mysore highway manglore town ; distence 245 km manglore town to mysore railway didtence 345km nearest histrocial places belur halebidu and shravanabelagula.marcera. From puttr to sulia 35 km anb sullia to mercara 60km by bus


near place is pandavapura.we can see sugar factory. mandya is another place. bus facility available in plenty Puttur to Ranganathittu 207 KM.Ksrtc bus facility avilable via Sullia,Madikeri,Kushalnagar. Journy hour 4h 30mins.

  • Entrance to the Sanctuary Road
    Entrance to the Sanctuary Road
  • Pied Kingfishers, Ranganathittu
    Pied Kingfishers, Ranganathittu
  • Open billed storks, Ranganathittu
    Open billed storks, Ranganathittu
  • Meal partners, painted storks aiding each other, Ranganathittu
    Meal partners, painted storks aiding each other, Ranganathittu
  • Snowy egret pair, Ranganathittu
    Snowy egret pair, Ranganathittu
  • Pair of greater thick-knees, Ranganathittu
    Pair of greater thick-knees, Ranganathittu
  • Colony of white ibis, Ranganathittu
    Colony of white ibis, Ranganathittu
  • Crocodile Gaping
    Crocodile Gaping

It is the PAKSHIKASHI of Karnataka It is situated in Mandya .It is the largest bird sanctuaries of Karnataka.

References

  1. ^ "From Here and There". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 23 November 2010.
  2. ^ "Karnataka News : Rs. 1 crore sanctioned for developing Bonal Bird Sanctuary near Surpur". The Hindu. 8 January 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference expand was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary".
  5. ^ a b c d "Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 25 September 2006. Retrieved 23 November 2010.
  6. ^ Shivakumar, M. K. (24 April 2017). "Ranganathittu draws over 24 lakh tourists since 2008-09". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  7. ^ "Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Ranganathittu bird sanctuary". The Hindu. 25 October 2005. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  8. ^ http://www.mysorenature.org/mandya-sector/ranganathittu-bird-sanctuary/bird-checklist
  9. ^ a b "Ranganathittu reports record revenue". The Hindu. 9 January 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  10. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference damage was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  11. ^ http://www.mysorenature.org/mandya-sector/ranganathittu-bird-sanctuary/bird-checklist
  12. ^ M.T., Shiva Kumar (28 January 2013). "Ranganathittu comes alive with winged beauties". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  13. ^ TNN. "Sanctuary crocs fear extinction". The Times of India mobile edition. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
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