Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, Shimoga, Karnataka India

Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is located on the Banavasi Road in Gudavi of Sorab Taluk which is 16 Kms from Sorab town in Shimoga District.A place famous for bird sanctuary is one of the best 5 bird sanctuaries of Karnataka. It is spread over an area of 0.74 square Kms.

Gudavi Bird SanctuaryAs per 1993 survey, it is told that 191 different types of birds are found at this place. A natural lake and the trees gives shelter to this birds.

The picturesque Gudvi Lake with trees all along its banks is a beautiful sight in itself. It is a small seasonal lake and is filled with water mostly in the rainy season.

Nature lovers, you will get 191 species of flora and fauna here at the bird sanctuary. Various avian species migrate from across the globe to the Gudavi Bird Sanctuary in different seasons for breeding. A platform is built for bird watchers to have a closer look at the birds.

Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is unique and located in the midst of dense forest at a distance of 15 km on the Banavasi Road in Gudavi in Sorab taluk of Shimoga district. Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is surrounded by agricultural fields on the west and north, and by moist deciduous forest on the east and south.
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is spread over an area of 0.73 sq km and offers a number of exquisite bird species. Various kinds of birds migrate Gudavi for breeding in monsoon season i.e., between June and December. A natural lake and the trees give shelter to these birds.

Guduvi is one of the 5 famous bird sanctuaries of Karnataka. According to the survey done in 1993, it is told that 191 varieties of birds are found at Gudavi Bird Sanctuary. Some important birds that are found at Gudavi include White Pebis, Stone Bill, Egret, Cormorant, Snake bird, Heron etc. A platform is built here for a closer look of birds.

Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is an ideal picnic spot to spend weekends or vacations for bird watcher's in the most fruitful manner. Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is open to from 6 am to 6 pm and the best time to visit this sanctuary is between the months of June to November.