Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (16 km from Kottayam
town, on the banks of the Vembanad Lake)
Main
attractions: Local birds like the water fowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, herons
and the water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian duck.
The best time to bird watch: Between June and August. (Migratory birds:
November- February)
Boats: Houseboats and motor boats are available on hire for bird watching
cruises on the lake.
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Some very famous and well sanctuaries
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Kottayam Wildlife Sanctuary
Kerala Wildlife Reservation Form