User talk:Verna Ganapati Shanbhag


 * This is very good site for bird watcher.
 * Mandanagadde Bird Sanctuary is an island located near mandagadde village which is 30 km from Shimoga of Karnataka.
 * This island spans an area of 1.14 acres and is surrounded by river Tunga
 * This is one of the 20 important sanctuaries in the country and attracts birds in large number between July and September
 * The birds prefer the top branches of the trees for nesting as the island is partially submerged by the swollen river Tunga during monsoon
 * A watchtower has been put up for viewing different species of birds.
 * Boating can be taken for closer viewing of the nesting birds
 * During peak season in August, it is estimated that more than 5000 birds visit the santuary.