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Karnala Bird Sanctuary is
situated in Panvel Taluka of Raigad District of Konkan Region. This sanctuary is
located at the bottom of the Karnala fort, which lies between Pen and Panvel.
The sanctuary is around 25m high from the sea level, while the fort itself is
370m from the sea level.
Flora :
The vegetation type is moist
deciduous forest. The tree species found here are Koshimb, Mango, Nana, Kulu,
Kalam, Asana, Umbar and Teak in the top canopy. The sanctuary is very rich in
avifauna as the ecological conditions of the tract favour a large variety of
bird populations. A casual walk through the forests is an unfailing source of
joy, with the list of bird-song ringing in the air
Fauna :
 Rich with natural habitats the
sanctuary abounds in bird life with various kinds of resident and migrant birds.
One can find around 150 species of birds of resident and 37 species of migratory
birds that visit the sanctuary during winters. It has two distinct seasons for
bird watching. In the monsoon season one can watch Paradise Flycatcher, Shama or
Magpie, Robin, and the Malabar Whistling Thrush, which are some of the most
melodious avian songsters. A variety other birds Racket-Tailed Drongo, Red Vented
Bulbul, Horn Bill, Myna, Owl, Ashy Rain War Blur, and two rare birds Ashy
Minimet and Spotted heart Woodpeckers have been sighted here.
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By Rail :
Nearest railway station is Panvel, at 12-km on Diva-Panvel section of
Central Railway line
By Air : Nearest airport is Mumbai, at
70-km from the sanctuary
By Road : Mumbai
to Karnala is 60-km, by road |
