About Vellode Bird Sanctuary:
- It is one of the most famous bird sanctuaries located in Tamil Nadu.
- The sanctuary receives rainfall from the Northeast monsoon between September and December.
- It is part of Central Asian Flyway.
- It serves as a breeding ground for both resident and migratory birds.
- It is built around the Periyakulam lake and has been designated a protected Ramsar site.
- Source of water: Seepage from the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) canal and rainwater are the main sources of water during the migration period.
- Fauna: Migratory birds like Northern pintail, Northern Shoveler, Garganey, Blue tailed bee-eater, Wood Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Chestnut tailed starling, Blyth’s warbler, Skyes warbler are seen here.
- Flora: The Site is also an ideal habitat for notable plant species including Cayratia pedata, Tephrosia purpurea and Commelina tricolor.
