Just outside Srirangapatna, near Mysore, the Cauvery river meanders around a string of tiny islets, which together form a splendid nesting site for waterfowl. Experience the excitement of a boat ride that takes you within touching distance of the birds as marsh crocodiles bask in the sun. Delight in watching the winged visitors making happy forays into the water. You could also test your powers of observation by trying to spot flying foxes hanging on the highest branches of the tallest trees at dusk.

  

   

Location and Area
   
Mandya District; 0.67 sq km.    
     

Flora and Fauna
   
Riverine forests and some deciduous forests, bamboo, eucalyptus, figs, jamun, and acacia.
     

Mammals and Reptiles
   
The flying fox, bonnet macaque, common otter, common mongoose, palm civet, and marsh crocodile are some of the mammals and reptiles found here.
     

Birds
   
The bird life here includes the little cormorant, large cormorant, shag, darter, white ibis, spoonbill, openbilled stork, painted stork, egret, heron, river tern, great stone plover, kingfisher, Indian cliff swallow, and the lesser whistling teal. Best Season: June to November