Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Vedanthangal_Bird_Sanctuary
GPTKB entity
Statements (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bird
gptkbp:area 30 hectares
gptkbp:country gptkb:India
gptkbp:distance_from_Chennai 75 km
gptkbp:distance_from_Kanchipuram 45 km
gptkbp:distance_from_Madurantakam 13 km
gptkbp:distance_from_Mahabalipuram 48 km
gptkbp:ecosystem gptkb:wetlands
gptkbp:elevation ~30 m above sea level
gptkbp:established 1936
gptkbp:famousFor migratory birds
gptkbp:governingBody gptkb:Tamil_Nadu_Forest_Department
gptkbp:hasVisitorCenter gptkb:castle
restrooms
parking
interpretation center
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
gptkbp:IUCNStatus IV
gptkbp:latitude 12.5667° N
gptkbp:local_community_involvement village protection since 18th century
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chengalpattu_district
gptkb:Tamil_Nadu
gptkbp:longitude 79.8667° E
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Chengalpattu_Junction
gptkb:Chengalpattu
gptkbp:notable_for oldest water bird sanctuary in India
gptkbp:notableSpecies gptkb:night_heron
gptkb:bird
gptkb:openbill_stork
gptkb:spoonbill
gptkb:egret
ibis
grey heron
darter
painted stork
gptkbp:notified_as_sanctuary 1972
gptkbp:number_of_bird_species_recorded over 40
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:nature_reserve
gptkbp:season_for_bird_watching November to March
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:waterSource rain-fed tank
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chengalpattu_district
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7