Overview
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary — described by ornithologist Salim Ali as the richest bird habitat on the Indian subcontinent — shelters over 300 species including several found nowhere else on earth.
Your guide is a lifelong birder who knows every trail, every fruiting tree and every calling perch in the sanctuary. The 5-hour circuit covers riverine forest, bamboo groves and open grassland, maximising the variety of habitats explored.
Binoculars and a field guide are provided. All you need to bring is patience, a sense of wonder, and comfortable shoes.
Highlights
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300+ species recorded in the sanctuary
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Expert lifelong birder guide
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Three distinct habitat types covered
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Ideal for wildlife photography
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Binoculars & field guide provided
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Early morning — peak bird activity
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We provide high-quality binoculars for every guest. If you have your own and prefer them, you're welcome to bring them.
Not at all. Our guide is equally happy helping complete beginners identify their first kingfisher or guiding experienced birders to target species.
October to March is peak season when migratory species swell the numbers. The monsoon months (June–August) are quieter for birds but the forest is spectacular.
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