Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations 2014 Kerala Tradition & Destinations 2014 | Page 53

Birds have always evoked the curiosity of man. Maybe the wish to fly is
prime reason. The beauty, the way in which they make its nest, its ability to
sense even the subtle changes in the nature and the nature of migration
and their mating- all associated with birds are keenly watched by man. Bird
sanctuaries are major attraction for tourists. The hilly slopes of the Western
Ghats that run across Kerala are famous for the dense forests wild life,
plant life and avian species. Of late the world is increasingly becoming
aware of the richness of the avian life in these dense forests of Kerala. A
land gifted by nature in its abundance, Kerala is bird lovers’ delight. It is
home to migratory and courting avian. The bird sanctuaries that play host to
the migratory birds are dense with forests of dense deciduous teak and tall
grasses including the bamboo. The aerial population thus finds the
environment very suitable and comforting. Truly the tiny state of Kerala is
blessed with spectacular sanctuaries including bird sanctuaries.