Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary , Mysore

  Just outside Srirangapatna, near Mysore, the Cauvery river meanders around a string of tiny islets, which together form a splendid nesting site for waterfowl. Experience the excitement of a boat ride that takes you within touching distance of the birds as marsh crocodiles bask in the sun.

Delight in watching the winged visitors making happy forays into the water. You could also test your powers of observation by trying to spot flying foxes hanging on the highest branches of the tallest trees at dusk.

Best Season:
June to November

Location and Area:
Mandya District; 0.67 sq. kms.

Flora and Fauna:
Riverine forests as well as some deciduous forests, bamboo, eucalyptus, figs, jamun and acacia.

Mammals and Reptiles:
The flying fox, bonnet macaque, common otter, common mongoose, palm civet and the marsh crocodile are some of the mammals and reptiles which are found here.

Birds:
Bird life includes the little cormorant, large cormorant, shag, darter, white ibis, spoonbill, open-billed stork, painted stork, egret, heron, river tern, great stone plover, kingfisher, Indian cliff swallow and the lesser whistling teal.