Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Tourist destination in Karnataka
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Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is a tourist destination in Malenadu region of Karnataka, Sanctuary is spread over an area of 0.74 square km. It is part of Soraba Taluk of Shivamogga district in Karnataka.
| Gudavi Bird Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Birds on the trees at Gudavi lake | |
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 Interactive map of Gudavi Bird Sanctuary | |
| Location | Karnataka, India |
| Coordinates | 14°26′23″N 75°0′45″E |
| Area | 0.74 km² |
As per a 2009 survey, 217 different species of birds belonging to 48 families are found at this place.[1][2]
A natural lake and the trees gives shelter to these birds. It is a small seasonal lake and is filled with water mostly in the rainy season. Various avian species migrate from across the globe in different seasons for breeding. A platform is built for bird watchers to have a closer look at the birds.
Variety of birds
Accessibility
- Nearest City
- Sirsi (38 km)
- Nearest towns:
- Banavasi (15 km)
- Soraba(16 km)[citation needed]
- Siddapura (25 km)
- Nearest train station:
- Nearest airport:
- Hubli (165 km)[citation needed]
See also
- Sirsi Marikamba Temple
- Yana
- Gudnapur Lake
