Vellode Bird Sanctuary — Local services in Tamil Nadu

A bird reserve is a wildlife refuge designed to protect bird species. Like other wildlife refuges, the main goal of a reserve is to prevent species from becoming endangered or extinct. Typically, bird species in a reserve are protected from hunting and habitat destruction IBA (Important Bird Area) is an international protection program initiated by BirdLife International. An IBA area is a habitat that is vital for protecting birds from a global perspective#In 2012, there were over 10,000 IBA areas around the world. #The areas are identified by BirdLife International and have to be small enough so that the entire habitat can be preserved.# The area must also be of a different character, easily distinguished, than the surrounding habitats.[1]

The IBA areas are often part of already existing protected areas and are therefore under protection of national law.# Legal status and protection for areas that are not part of national protected area, vary depending on the country.[2]

bird reserve is an area where steps have been taken to preserve a habitation that is vital to birds. It can be areas such as wetlands, that normally attract many birds, or land that is important to the survival of an endangered species. Globally, there are different kinds of protected areas with varying legal status. Examples of such are international protection programs, programs governed by the European Union, national and...

Nice place to visit with kids.. Neat and maintained well.. Renovated recently, looks better now.. The entrance, ticket centre, small park, some attractive paintings, pathways, ... Now they have car parking with roof for ~5 cars.. They charge ₹50 for car parking.. Two wheeler parking is inside. Entree fee they charge ₹25 for adults.. Timing is 6am -6pm. Best time to visit: during sun rise and sun set.. You can get Bincoular for rent ₹50, take to watch birds as close as you like.. Couple of painted rooms with color ful birds inside.. Now the walk ways are good.. Small park walk way for good view points for photos.. Small butterfly park, but nothing much is there.. luckily some butterflies are flying there.. looks attracted by some flowers inside there.. you can find Caterpillar in some of the plants, take care while walking there with kids.. Zoom to watch purple colour birds with color ful head.. can be easily found in this place.. Zoom in to see frogs near Lotus leaves green and yellow colour heads.. like how kids see in their rhymes.. Couple of restrooms are available near the entry.. Near entrence tea biscuits stall available with hand wash and drinking water.. One thing I don't like here is some young adult couples/lovers comes and occupies chairs available near trees.. You can walk around the place it's 6km walking.. But looks they closed it after some distance for now for may be...

This place very first usefull to the students And who likes wildlife of birds. They collecting 25.rs for adults 10 for entry 15 for eco service charge.

This place comes under environment laws so please don't enter the restricted area and please avoid sounds and plastics a humble request.

You can see butterfly 🦋. 5 to 6 view points . In the center view point I feels echo reflect while speaking something. Canteen nice. But the t shirt little bit costly.

I saw a boat. I thought if I paid some extra they will provide boat raid. But I get disappointed.

Boat access only for the rangers who inspect health of birds and chicks.

Later i realised if we are allowed boat raids definitely the birds get distrub.

However we are all humans = animals ofcourse birds dislike animals. 🤣 I take some fresh air and i got good feelings with emotions and natural wind rain.

But I never left my polythene bottles and covers over there. Iv been very conscious over these things. I don't want to be reason pollute this nature. We are not ready to make nature but we can let it be nature by doing nothing. Better don't go alone. If you been there alone you might be feel...