Thursday, January 10, 2013

Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka - November 2012

Is a Bird Sanctuary in the Mandya District of Karnataka about 17 kilometers from Mysore city. The Mugger Crocodile or Marsh Crocodile is a common inhabitant of this sanctuary. Birds like Painted Stork, Asian Openbill Stork, Common Spoonbill, Woolly-necked Stork, Black-headed Ibis, Lesser Whistling Duck, Indian Shag, Stork-billed Kingfisher are found here. Boating on the sanctuary lake is available between 8.30 am and 6.00 pm.
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Painted Storks (Mycteria leucocephala) at Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary.
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Boating at Ranganthittu
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Lotus flower at full bloom on the pond along walkway to Ranganthittu lake.

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