Karikili birds sanctuary

Lovely place for good variety of birds. Reach early morning ... Best time to visit.

Karikili Bird Sanctuary is a 61.21-hectare (151.3-acre) protected area located in the Kancheepuram District of the state of Tamil Nadu, India.The sanctuary is about 75 kilometres (47 mi) from Chennai, south of Chengalpattu. About 100 species were recorded from this sanctuary Karikili is situated about 10 km from Vedanthangal, and there are two tanks combined established as the bird sanctuary in 1988.This region is surrounded by open areas, paddy fields and scrub forest. Several migratory birds such as Northern Pintail, Garganey, Common Sandpiper were recorded from Karikili. Karikili Bird Sanctuary along with Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has been identified as one of the Important Bird Areas of Tamil Nadu (IBA Site Code-29, A1, IBA criteria - A4iii).Several waterbirds use Vedanthangal as a nesting site and Karikili as a foraging site.

Really good place, morning 7 - 8 AM timing is too good to see birds flying.... There is no shops so kindly bring water bottle... December to February is best time to visit this place....

Must visit after vedanthangal. Best time before sunset.

Good place only if you are a nature lover, and a patient bird watcher