Explanation: Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary is near Thirupathur and Madurai. The Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary is located at 51 kms (about 31.69 mi) from Madurai on Madurai – Melur-Tiruppathur road, in Savaganga District.

• It is in Vettangudipatti and Periya Kollukudipatti village of Tiruppathur Taluk, Sivaganga District.
• This sanctuary covers an area of 40 hectares and covers the tanks of Vettangudi, Periyakollukudi and Chinna Kollukkudi villages.
• The Vettangudi Bird sanctuary is the natural habitat of winter migratory birds. It is a breeding habitat for Grey Herons, Darters, Spoonbills, White Ibis, Asian Open Bill Stork and Night Herons.
• It has also attracted Painted stork, Little Cormorant, Little Egret, Intermediate Egret, Cattle Egret, Common Teal, Spot Bill Ducks and Pintail.
• This is a safe place for roosting, breeding and feeding. There is a considerable diversity in their nesting and feeding behavior.
• The best time to visit would be between November and February when the weather is pleasant, and you get to see thousands of migratory birds.

Source: FORUMIAS