Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary

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{{Use Indian English|date=December 2019}}
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'''Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary''' is an island located near the Mandagadde village which is 30 km from the [[Shimoga]] town in [[Shimoga]] district in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. The island spans an area of 1.14 acres and it is surrounded by forest and a river named [[Tunga River|Tunga]]. This spot is very much adjacent to the N.H. between Shimoga to Thirthalli and easily reachable.Being an island surrounded by perennial river Tunga, this spot is visited by migrant birds for brooding.

== About ==
Mandagadde is one of the 20 important sanctuaries in the country and attracts birds in large numbers between July and September. Several species of birds lay eggs on the island in sanctuary during July to September, with peak season of August. The birds prefer the top branches of the trees for nesting as the island is partially submerged by the swollen river Tunga during [[monsoon]].<ref name=Hin1>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Mandagadde-sanctuary-plays-host-to-special-guests/article16551205.ece |title= Mandagadde sanctuary plays host to special guests | date=9 July 2009|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|first=Pramod|last=Mellegatti|accessdate=10 December 2019}}</ref>

This sanctuary is important for bird nesting with over 5,000 birds here during the peak season.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/article93161.ece#.UvyZQ9L7C8A |title=Catch the birds at Mandagadde |date=10 July 2009 |work=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref> The quaint little island is also graced by the presence of various other varieties, such as the Maiden Egret, Pied Kingfisher, Wooly Neck Stalk, Night Herons, Open-billed storks etc.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary – The little island of Mandagadde |date=14 May 2017 |author=Madur |url=https://www.karnataka.com/tourism/sanctuary/mandagadde-bird-sanctuary/ |website=Karnataka.com |access-date=27 May 2019}}</ref> A watchtower has been put up for viewing different species of birds. Boating can be taken for closer viewing of the nesting birds.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary, Shimoga District, Karnataka |url=http://incrediblesouthindia.com/mandagadde-bird-sanctuary/ |work=Incredible South India |accessdate=2014-02-13}}</ref>

== Birds ==
[[File:Mandagadde Island Birds.jpg|thumb|Water birds, Mandagadde Island, Shimoga, India]]
During season, three types of migratory birds flock to the lush green environs of the sanctuary and stay till December which are:<ref name=Hin1 />

* [[Median egret]]
* [[Darter]] (or snake bird)
* [[Little cormorant]]

During the peak season in August, it is estimated that more than 5,000 birds visit the sanctuary.<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/mandagadde-bird-sanctuary/article3193024.ece|title=Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary |date= 22 May 2006|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>

[[File:Mesophoyx intermedia 2 - Laem Pak Bia.jpg|thumb|right|The [[great egret]]]]
Mandagadde is 30 km from [[Shimoga]], 140 km from [[Mangalore]] and 345 km from [[Bangalore]].<ref name="auto"/>

== References ==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary}}

{{Protected areas of Karnataka}}

[[Category:Shimoga district]]
[[Category:Bird sanctuaries of Karnataka]]
[[Category:Protected areas with year of establishment missing]]

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