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The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

11th January, 2021 Environment

Context: The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary was reopened for visitors on Sunday after a gap of nearly 10 months.

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

  • It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Vedanthangal is home to migratory birds such as pintail, garganey, grey wagtail, blue-winged teal, common sandpiper and the like.
  • Vedanthangal is the oldest water bird sanctuary in the country.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/vedanthangal-sanctuary-reopens-after-ten-months/article33545762.ece#:~:text=Velankanni%20Raj-,Around%20250%20people%20visited%20the%20reserve%20on%20Sunday,visited%20the%20sanctuary%20on%20Sunday.