Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary

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About

Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary is a protected area in Tamil Nadu, South India, covering 21.47 km2 (8.29 sq mi) along the Palk Strait where it meets the Bay of Bengal at Point Calimere at the southeastern tip of Nagapattinam District. It was created in 1967 for the conservation of the blackbuck and also hosts large congregations of waterbirds, especially greater flamingos. It has been classified as an Important Bird Area.

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Things to do here

• ·Book the official safari or nature walk at the forest office
• ·Carry binoculars and wear muted colours
• ·Ask about seasonal closures

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