Mangalavanam Kochi- Kerala Trip

the green lung of kochi The Mangalavanam Bird sanctuary, the green lung to the city of Kochi, is a patch of natural greenery comprising mainly of mangrove species in the small tidal wetland. It has been declared as a protected area on 31st August 2004. Mangalavanam gained importance because of the mangrove vegetation and due to the congregation of breeding birds. Mangalavanam area is situated in the Ernakulam district in Kerala 900 59’ 13.4” N latitude and 760 16’ 26.1” E longitude. A shallow tidal pond occupying part of the sanctuary has the periphery covered by dense growth mangrove vegetation and is connected with Cochin backwaters by a feeder canal. The mangrove serve as a shelter for birds both resident and migratory. Currently the area under protection is only a small patch of greenery with a tidal wetland with an extent of 2.74 ha. The administrative control of the sanctuary is with Wildlife Warden, peechi and then to Assistant Wildlife Warden, Peechi - Vazhani wildlife sanctuary.