Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Published: Jan 31, 2011
Photo: Dr S Srinivasan
Abstract: A fleeting visit imprinted a memorable frame in our hearts inlaid with spoonbills, Asian openbills, coots and common moorhen swimming in languid grace. Last season there were as many as 75,000 birds in this 30 hectare Sanctuary.
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