90 Km from Thanjavur or Tanjore, Calimere Wildlife
Sanctuary is often also referred to as Kodikkarai Wildlife Sanctuary.
Stretching across an area of 17.26 sq. km., it is surrounded by ble
waters of the sea and mesmerizing beaches. The beautiful locales, tidal
swamp forests and dry evergreen forests of mangroves, make the
Kodikkarai coastal sanctuary, a delightful and adventurous wilderness
destination. The wetland jutting out into the Palk Strait separating
India and Sri Lanka, the highlights of the area are the migratory
waterfowls such as Flamingos that come to seek refuge here in winters.
The flora consists of mostly shrubs; the sanctuary recently faced a
problem of survival in the wake of violent monsoon winds, feral cattle,
horses and bucks. Presently, lobster is being cultivated here to again
attract the birds to the place.
The varied wildlife here consists of Chitals, Wild Boars, Bonnet
Macaques, Black Bucks, Flamingos, Teals, Gulls, Terns, Plavers and
Stilts along with the Dolphins and Turtles that quite often come very
close to the shores. The best season to visit the sanctuary is between
November and January, when there are Teals, Curlews, Gulls, Terns,
Plovers, Sandpipers, Shanks, Herons and about 3000 Flamingoes all over
the tidal mud flats and marshes. In springtime you can see Koels, Mynas,
Barbets and a profusion of wild berries. The Forest Department Rest
House at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary has adequate rooms and
provide meals too.
Point Calimere wildlife sanctuary, also known as
Kodikkarai wildlife sanctuary, is home to munerous wildlife species.
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
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