Tag: Mangalavanam

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary; A congregation of communally breeding birds

The Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is an ecologically sensitive area situated at the centre of Kochi behind the Kerala High Court building fittingly dubbed as the ‘green lung of Kochi’. The place primarily is a bird refuge surrounded by the Arabian Sea and backwaters, Mangalavanam is a congregation of communally breeding birds. Mangalavanam is a nesting ground for a large variety of migratory birds is one of the best places for birdwatchers and twitchers. This green paradise is also a roosting place for residents as well as migratory birds. A survey conducted in 2006 revealed that there were 194 birds belonging ... Read more