![]() Adyar Eco Park Adyar Eco Park, also known as Tholkappia Poonga is situated in Adyar estuary. It was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu. This eco park was set up with the aim of restoring freshwater ecosystem. Tropical dense evergreen forest spans the park. The park also comprises of a vast variety of shrubs, trees, epiphytes, lianas, tuberous and herbs. Common fauna of this park are Indian flying fox, Indian painted frog, soft shelled turtle, spotted snakehead and many more. Several endangered species are also found in Adyar Eco Park. Some of the birds which can be witnessed in the park are cinnamon bittern, yellow wagtails, pied kingfisher, black-winged stilt, blue rock pigeons and water paddy birds. Courtallam Eco Park ![]() Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the north-western side of the Nilgiri Hills in Nilgiri district. It is a significant eco park of the state and has been declared as a Tiger Reserve. Mixed vegetation is prevalent in the park region. A variety of reptiles, mammals, birds, etc are the inhabitants of this eco park. Several endangered species are also sheltered in the park. Flora of Tamil Nadu Eco Parks Tamil Nadu eco parks are quite rich in natural vegetation. It comprises of more than 3,000 plant species. A majority of plant species are found in the deciduous forests of the Western Ghats. Floral species of Tamil Nadu eco parks that have both medicinal and commercial values include the cinchona, palmyra, rubber, sandalwood, etc. The flower species of Kurinji of Kodaikanal is one of the most noteworthy flowers in Tamil Nadu eco parks. This flower blooms once in every 12 years. Fauna of Tamil Nadu Eco Parks ![]() Avifauna of Tamil Nadu Eco Parks Birds in Tamil Nadu eco parks include several endangered, critically endangered, threatened and endemic species. Most of the bird species are being preserved and nurtured in the bird sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu. Some of the most important and notable bird species found in the Tamil Nadu eco parks include the racket tailed drongo, black headed oriole, paradise fly-catcher, whistling thrush, emerald dove, green pigeon, tickell's flowerpecker, rufus woodpeckers, rose ringed parakeet, black eagle, great Indian bustard, Malabar pied hornbill, fiery blue bird and green billed malkhoha. Tourism in Tamil Nadu Eco Parks Tamil Nadu eco parks are playing an important role in the tourism sector of the state. The eco parks are counted among the most popular tourist destinations in the state and they attract a large number of tourists from all over the world, every year. Most of the tourists are nature lovers and they mainly visit these eco parks to enjoy the extraordinary beauty of nature in Tamil Nadu. |