Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary

The irrigation tank receives water from November to April every year which attracts numerous foreign birds from Europe and America.

The sanctuary attracts more than 40 species of water birds like the white ibis, painted stork, grey pelican, pintails, cormorants, teals, herons, spoonbills, darters, coots, Open bill storks, and pheasant–tailed jacana.

The sanctuary is a favorite spot for the migratory birds and during the months of November and December more than 20000 winged visitors reach this area.

The small town is a good agricultural land and rice is grown in plenty.

[1] The Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary attracts more than 40 species of water birds like the white ibis, painted Stork, grey pelican, pintails, cormorants, teals, herons, spoonbills, darters, coots, open bill storks, and pheasant tailed jacana.

This photograph shows the Welcome message to the visitors.
A view of the irrigation pond with lotus flowers.
The huge group of birds seen swimming and playing in the pond.
A view of Thanjavur-Mannargudi state highway seen from the sanctuary.