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Overview
There are 217 different species of birds belonging to 48 families found at Gudavi. A natural lake and the trees give shelter to the birds. The picturesque Gudavi Lake with trees all along its banks is a beautiful sight in itself. 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. The best time to visit the sanctuary is Jun-Oct.
Birds
Notable Species
Prominent species are Black Ibis, herons, egrets, ducks, darters, jungle fowl, water fowl, cormorants, bitterns, Indian Shag and kites.
Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
To do Black headed ibis, little cormorant, great egret, intermediate egret, little egret, cattle egret, purple heron, darter, grey heron, night heron, pond heron, spoon bill, little grebe, spot billed duck, bittern, Indian shag, jungle fowl and water fowl.
Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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===Areas of Interest===Jog falls on river Sharavati, the highest water falls of Asia with four cascades, is located at a distance of 53.5 km from the sanctury. Best time to visit the falls is Jul-Sep during monsoons. To do
Access and Facilities
The sanctuary is open to visitors from 6 AM to 6 PM.
A platform is built for bird watchers to have a closer look at the birds.
Contact Details
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