Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary - 16 KM
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is the largest bird sanctuary in the state and comprises six small islands on the banks of the river Kaveri. Ranganathittu covers an area of less than 1 km² with a high bird population density. The most common birds in the sanctuary are painted storks, spoonbills, white ibises, egrets, herons, and partridges. Most of the birds stay on tiny islands within the river. Birds come from Siberia, Eurasian countries, Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Latin America, Australia, etc.