Nanjarayan Tank Bird Sanctuary
Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, India
11°12′51″N 77°31′35″E / 11.21417°N 77.52639°E / 11.21417; 77.52639
Nanjarayan Tank Bird Sanctuary is a protected area and bird sanctuary located in Tiruppur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary covers an area of 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi) and was notified in 2022.[1] It was designated as a Ramsar site of International importance in 2024.[2]
It is a large shallow wetland. The lake derived its name from King Nanjarayan who repaired and restored the lake during his reign.[2]
References
- ^ "Tamil Nadu government notifies Nanjarayan tank in Tiruppur as bird sanctuary". The Hindu. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ a b "India's three more wetlands get global tag of international importance". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
