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Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Kerala, India

Described this sanctuary as "the richest bird habitat on peninsular India" by Salim Ali, a region of the sanctuary is also called "Cuckoo's Paradise" due to the various birds that can be found like the Drongo cuckoo, Indian hawk cuckoo and Large hawk cuckoo.

Described this sanctuary as "the richest bird habitat on peninsular India" by Salim Ali, a region of the sanctuary is also called "Cuckoo's Paradise" due to the various birds that can be found like the Drongo cuckoo, Indian hawk cuckoo and Large hawk cuckoo.

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I spent two nights at the watchtower which is located within the sanctuary. It has very basic facilities but the place is kept neat and clean. There a ...

We paid an entry fee of Rs. 20/- per person at the Sanctuary. We reached around 6:30am and headed straight to the Salim Ali Bird Trail. Personally, I ...

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Visiting Thattekad bird sanctuary and some birding studios nearby. Two sessions a day; one to the Sanctuary and the other to the studio. Accommodation ...

Bird watching trip to Thattekad from 5th Feb to 9th Feb 2018.
Planning to drive from Bangalore and drive back.
Program: 5th Feb 2017. Evening birdi ...

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14 days ago
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It was possible to take picture of nocturnal illusive Slender loris only due to my guide Vinod of Birds Song Homestay. Contact no 9746248274

Ravindra Harite Wow

14 days

Aviral Jain Lovely picture and thanks for the helpful information!

13 days

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18 days ago
Posted a photo for Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

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3 months ago
Posted a travel plan for Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Travelling to

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Start Date

22 Dec 2018

End Date

25 Dec 2018

Travelling from

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Currently

3 travelers

Required

1 traveler

Bird watching 6 sessions for migratory and endemic species, 2 night sessions for owls, nightjars, loris,etc,,

Planned Expenses

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Somnath Goswami

11 months ago
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It was a dream come true for me when I first met a hard-to-find "Forest Baby"/"Slender Loris" face to face. They are incredibly cuddly and shy.They are primates and are actually close relative of humans.They are facing a very bleak future due to habitat loss and hunting. Apparently slow but actually moves lightning fast to take shelter behind foliage. I photographed it with a torchlight and ensured that the intrusion was minimum.

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Rajeev Raghavan Fantastic

11 months

Himadri Sen simply wow

11 months

Somnath Goswami Thanks Rajeev , Himadri and all other nature-lovers here.

11 months

Pervez Younus Great. We saw it the previous day but before I could click it , it went behind the bush. Congrats!

11 months

Dr Aparna Bagwe Nice detailed shot...

11 months

Gaurav Sinha Lovely catch!

11 months

Somnath Goswami thanks Pervez, Dr.Bagwe, Gaurav and all other friends

11 months

Rajat Arora Nice

9 months

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Nishant Purushottam Berde

12 months ago
Posted a travel plan for Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Travelling to

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Start Date

19 Feb 2018

End Date

22 Feb 2018

Travelling from

Mumbai Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Currently

1 traveler

Required

1 traveler

Will be doing Bird Photography and Staying in Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. If Really Interested for further details please contact on email address chillerinstinct@gmail.com

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about 1 year ago
Posted a travel plan for Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Travelling to

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Start Date

05 Feb 2018

End Date

09 Feb 2018

Travelling from

Bangalore

Currently

1 traveler

Required

1 traveler

Bird watching trip to Thattekad from 5th Feb to 9th Feb 2018.
Planning to drive from Bangalore and drive back.
Program: 5th Feb 2017. Evening birding if possible at homestay area.
6th & 7th Feb Full day birding with guide from the home stay
8th Feb Morning birding at Thattekhad and then en route to Munnar.
Stay overnight at Home stay in Munnar
Return Bangalore 9th Feb .

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Mayur Koulavkar I may join... Can confirm only by Jan end but

about 1 year

Pervez Younus Thanks. I will fly to Cochin unless I get company to go by car to Tattekad from Bangalore. I cant wiat till end Jan 2018 for airfares will go up as dates are closer to travel dates. Intend to book by Mid Jan 2018 by air.

about 1 year

Pervez Younus Must finalise by 25th Jan 2018

about 1 year

Avijit Ganguly Sir! sent a message

12 months

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over 1 year ago
Posted a travel plan for Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Travelling to

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Start Date

26 Dec 2017

End Date

30 Dec 2017

Travelling from

Cochin, Kerala, India / Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Currently

3 travelers

Required

1 traveler

Visiting Thattekad bird sanctuary and some birding studios nearby. Two sessions a day; one to the Sanctuary and the other to the studio. Accommodation at a homestay for 4 nights.

Planned Expenses

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Sahil Bhatia Hello Lokesh. Are you staying at Eldhose's homestay

over 1 year

Lokesh Dodla Still planning between Eldhose and Gireesh's homestay.

over 1 year

Pushkar Karn I am interested..how can I join ? Will be coming from Mumbai

over 1 year

Lokesh Dodla Call me on 8375064582

over 1 year

Dhruv Ahuja trip still available?

about 1 year

Julie Desai Trip available?

about 1 year

Madhab Dash Yes. I think so.. please call Lokesh on the above mention number. @Dhruv @Julie

about 1 year

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