Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
കടലുണ്ടി പക്ഷിസങ്കേതം
Mangroves and small islands at the mouth of the Kadalundi River, where over a hundred migratory bird species gather in winter. You can take small boats through the mangroves.
The sanctuary lies at a river mouth about 20 kilometers south of the city. It consists of several small islands and mangroves, and it is a community-managed conservation area. From November to April, sandpipers, terns, herons, ospreys and other migratory birds are present, and kingfishers and hawks are also common. You can rent a small wooden boat from local fishermen for an hour's cruise around the estuary, or go bird-watching on foot from the area around the old railway bridge. Bring binoculars and sunscreen, and note that mosquitoes are plentiful in the evening. Entry is cheap, but boat fares must be negotiated.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Beypore & Uru Building Yard
- Kallai River & Timber Yards
- Tali Shiva Temple
- Kuttichira & Mishkal Mosque
- SM Street (Mittai Theruvu)
- Mananchira Square
- Kozhikode Beach
- Regional Science Centre & Planetarium