Kokkrebellur Pelicanry, Reserve Forest, Karnataka. - Informative & researched article on Kokkrebellur Pelicanry, Reserve Forest, Karnataka.
  Indianetzone: Largest Free Encyclopedia of India with thousand of articles Flora & Fauna


in  
Art & Culture | Entertainment | Health | Reference | Sports | Society | Travel
Forum  | RSS Feeds  | Free E-magazine
Flora & Fauna : Indian Birds l Indian Animals l Indian Flowers l Indian Reptiles l Indian National Parks l Indian Shrubs l Indian Trees l Bird Sanctuaries in India l Indian Herbs l Indian Plants l Indian Medicinal Plants l Indian Flora & Fauna l Indian Biosphere Reserves l Indian Wildlife Sanctuaries l Indian Fruits l Indian Wildlife
Home > Reference > Flora & Fauna > Indian Flora & Fauna > Flora and fauna of Karnataka > Wildlife in Karnataka > Kokkrebellur Pelicanry
Kokkrebellur Pelicanry, Reserve Forest, Karnataka.
Kokkrebellur Pelicanry in Karnataka is a reserve forest where migratory birds accumulate.

Kokkrebellur Pelicanry, Reserve Forest, Karnataka.Kokkrebellur Pelicanry in Karnataka is a reserve forest where migratory birds accumulate. These species choose Karnataka as their destination in the months of October and November. Such parks are essential for wildlife as well as for human beings. This is the place where people can be made aware of the world around us and need to care for other living beings. The birds make themselves conspicuous by their sounds. As soon as one enters the park they will be greeted by the loud noise of the migratory birds.

The pristine white pelicans add to the beauty of this small town. Otherwise an ordinary place has become a common name in the international travel world because of this bird sanctuary. Pelicans, however, are not always white. They can be brown too. With elongated and hard beaks and a short form they are a treat to watch. They perch themselves up on the peepal or tamarind trees and announce their arrival. The pelicans have painted stocks for company at Kokkrebellur Pelicanry. Here these birds build nests and rear young ones till April.

With the arrival of these birds the entire area is filled with a new lease of life. Their chirping and cacophonous sounds revitalize the entire village. Kokkrebellur Pelicanry in Karnataka is accessible from Bangalore and Mandya by road.

(Last Updated on : 12/03/2009)
  More on Wildlife in Karnataka...
 
Dubare Elephant Camp Kaggaladu Heronry Wildlife B R Hills Sanctuary
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary Bandipur National Park Cauvery Wildlife Park
Kokkrebellur Pelicanry Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary  
Recently Updated Articles in Flora & Fauna
  • Soft Shelled Turtle
    Soft Shelled Turtle is found in various parts of India. This turtle is also worshipped by the Hindus as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
  •  
  • Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
    Nestled at the southeastern province of Kolkata, Sundabans Tiger Reserve deserves special mentioning.
  •  
  • Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
    Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, located in the Unnao District of Uttar Pradesh, was established in the year 1984.
  •  
  • Stork
    Stork is a long-legged, large, long-necked wading bird possessing long stout bills and eats dead animals, snails, fish, etc. It belongs to the Ciconiidae family.
  •  
E-mail this Article | Post a Comment
Free E-magazine
Subscribe to Free
E-Magazine on Flora & Fauna

 
Kokkrebellur Pelicanry, Reserve Forest, Karnataka. - Informative & researched article on Kokkrebellur Pelicanry, Reserve Forest, Karnataka.
Sitemap
Contact Us   |   RSS Feeds
Copyright © 2008 Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved including the right to reproduce the contents in whole or in part in any form or medium without the express written permission of Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.