Gudavi Bird Sanctuary

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Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
ಗುಡವಿ ಪಕ್ಷಿಧಾಮ
Village
Birds on the trees at Gudavi lake
Birds on the trees at Gudavi lake
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is located in Karnataka
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Coordinates: 14°26′23″N 75°0′45″E / 14.43972°N 75.01250°E / 14.43972; 75.01250Coordinates: 14°26′23″N 75°0′45″E / 14.43972°N 75.01250°E / 14.43972; 75.01250
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictShimoga district
SubdivisionSagara
TalukSorab
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Gudavi Bird Sanctuary (Kannada: ಗುಡವಿ ಪಕ್ಷಿಧಾಮ) is located in the Soraba taluk of Sagara Subdivision in the Indian state of Karnataka, on the Banavasi Road, 16.01 km from Sorab town. It is spread over an area of 0.74 square km.

As per a 2009 survey, 217 different species of birds belonging to 48 families are found at this place.[1][2]

A natural lake and the trees gives shelter to these birds. It is a small seasonal lake and is filled with water mostly in the rainy season. Various avian species migrate from across the globe in different seasons for breeding. A platform is built for bird watchers to have a closer look at the birds.

Variety of birds[edit]

Eurasian Spoonbill
A group of Black Ibis
Black crowned night heron at Gudavi bird sanctuary
Black crowned night heron at Gudavi bird sanctuary

Accessibility[edit]

  • Nearest town: siddapura uttarakannada
  • Nearest town: Soraba (15 km)[citation needed]
  • Nearest railhead: Sagara jambagaru (45 km)[3]
  • Nearest airport: Hubli (165 km)[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ G.Y. Dayananda (2009) Avifaunal Diversity of Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, Sorab, Sagara, Karnataka. Our Nature (2009) 7: 100-109 PDF
  2. ↑ Raghunatha et al. 1992 Birds of Gudavi bird sanctuary. Myforest 28(3)Scan
  3. ↑ "IRCTC Next Generation eTicketing System". www.irctc.co.in. Retrieved 29 January 2020.


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