Journal of Environment and Sociobiology

N. C. Nandi ¹, Rituparna Nandi ¹, S. Ray Chaudhuri ²

Affiliations
1 Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA), Kolkata, IN
2 MISYS, International Tech Park, Bengaluru, IN

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Geographically Bellandur lake (12° 56' 15'' N and 77° 40' 12'' E) is located in one of the three main valleys in the southeast part of Bangalore city and forms a part of Ponnaiyar river catchment. Water from this lake flows to Varthur lake and ultimately joins the Pennar river. It is the largest lake in Bengaluru city, which spreads over a huge area of 361.3 ha with an average depth of 5 m and has a catchment area of 148 sq km.

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N. C. Nandi ¹, Rituparna Nandi ¹, S. Ray Chaudhuri ²

Affiliations
1 Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA), Kolkata, IN
2 MISYS, International Tech Park, Bengaluru, IN

Abstract

Kadamane village forests (Figs. 1-4) and estate areas are located at a distance of 240 km from Bangalore city and only at 28 km away Sakleshpur town of Hasan district on the southern side of Karnataka State. It is important that these areas are under Western Ghats which were selected as one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites to conserve this unique biodiversity hot spot in India. There are plenty of agri-plantaions like coffee, cardamom, paddy, orange, tea, etc. The place provides a number of home stays, resorts, etc., for visitors. To reach there from Sakleshpur town proceed towards Hanbal town which is about 14 km, and then towards Agani and from there the tarmac ends and natural terrain begins. Deep in the jungle several tiled-roof cottages are scattered over a green grassy terrain acres of land to attract the tourists. Tusk & Dawn, a jungle resort, is one of them, which has also a variety of pet animals. The area offers to hear loud scream of peacocks and thier eye-catching sight in the residential roof tops and surrounding earthen roadways (Fig. 2). But beware of land leaches in woodlands.

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N. C. Nandi ¹, Rituparna Nandi ¹, S. Ray Chaudhuri ²

Affiliations
1 SEBA, Kolkata, IN
2 MISYS, Bengaluru, IN

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Abbey Falls (Figs. 1-2) is one of the most popular tourist spots in Coorg of the Konkan region. It is located at 500 m from Abbeyfalls Road parking area and only at 7 km away from Madikeri mini town of Kodagu district, known to all as Coorg of Karnataka State. About 100 concrete steps to climb down the rain forest plants, coffee bushes, creepers and pepper vines to have a beautiful view of the Kaveri river falling from a height of 21 m from sea level. The hills around are age-old wilderness and the waterfall offers superb vista of wonderful amazement. A hanging bridge (Fig. 2) across the gorge provides an exceptional view of waterfall, adding beholding beauty of the place.

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N. C. Nandi ¹, Rituparna Nandi ¹, S. Ray Chaudhuri ²

Affiliations
1 Social Environmental and Biological Association (SEBA), Kolkata, IN
2 MISYS, International Tech Park, Bengaluru, IN

Abstract

Kaikondrahalli Lake, located at Sarjapur Main Road, Bengaluru megacity, is now fenced, restored and rejuvenated into a ‘nature park’ of urban Bengaluru. It spreads over an area of 48 acres with around 2 km stretch encircling the lake perimeters. Presently the lake with its island offers an important habitat for resident and migratory birds of about 70 species. The lake is a glaring example of publicgovernment partnership, glorifying the effort of the Greater Bengaluru Administrative Authority, viz., Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), citizens and green initiatives of this megacity.

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N. C. Nandi ¹, S. Raychaudhuri ¹, Rituparna Nandi ¹, Rina Nandi ¹

Affiliations
1 Social Environmental and Biological Association, Kolkata, IN

Abstract

Kokkarebellur is a well known community reserve of Madur taluk, while Ranganathittu is a famous bird sanctuary near Srirangapatna town. Both are in Mandya district of Kanataka State. They are well known to offer suitable habitats for both Painted Stork (Ibis leucocephalus) and Spotbilled Pelican (Pelecanus philippinensis) along with other water birds and animals. Both these two sites are so far serving as nesting sites for resident and migratory birds, especially Painted Storks and Spotbilled Pelicans, due to tall tamarind trees, tanks, rivers and extensive agricultural fields in and around. These two species are classified as “near threatened category’ according to IUCN Red List of 2009. This village so far served as one of 21 breeding sites located in India (Kokkarebellur, 2009. Kokkrebellur-the Haven for Spot-billed Pelicans; Retrieved 2009-09-30), and also this bird sanctuary (Wikipedia, 2019. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RanganathittuBird Sanctuary; Retrieved 2019-01-14).

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