2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India

Pulicat Lake is a large brackish water lagoon lying partly in Tamil Nadu and partly in Andhra Pradesh State. It is the second largest lagoon in South IndiaThe area of the Pulicat lake Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu State is about 15,367 hectare. .Pulicat is endowed with diverse natural resources, which include aquatic and terrestrial fauna and flora

the sanctuary consists of vast area of swamps and marshy lands which serve as a source of fish supply. the lake is visited by a large number of migratory birds. this region is a potential site for ecotourism. The forest type in these islands is the Southern Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest In addition to this, the lake has mangrove forests in the northern portion and littoral vegetation

2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India

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Pelicans

They are characterized by a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water from the scooped-up contents before swallowing.Pelicans frequent inland and coastal waters, where they feed principally on fish, catching them at or near the water surface. They are gregarious birds, travelling in flocks, hunting cooperatively, and breeding colonially.
Flamingoes

The greater flamingo is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. It is found in Africa, the Indian subcontinent,and in southern Europe.The greater flamingo resides in mudflats and shallow coastal lagoons . Using its feet, the bird stirs up the mud, then sucks water through its bill and filters out small shrimp, seeds, blue-green algae, microscopic organisms, and mollusks.
Grey herons

The herons are long-legged, long-necked, freshwater and coastal birds.The herons are carnivorous. The members of this family are mostly associated with wetlands and water and feed on a variety of live aquatic prey. Their diet includes a wide variety of aquatic animals, including fish, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, molluscs, and aquatic insects
Painted Storks

Storks are large, long-necked wading birds with long, stout bills.Storks dwell in many regions and tend to live in drier habitats Storks are carnivorous predators, taking a range of reptiles, small mammals, insects, fish, amphibians and other small invertebrates. pecialists in feeding on aquatic vertebrates, particularly when prey is concentrated by flooding into shallows.
White Billed Sea eagle

The white-bellied sea eagle is a large diurnal bird of prey. IT breeds and hunts near water, and fish forms around half of its diet. it consumes carrion and a wide variety of animals. The white-bellied sea eagle is generally territorial; some birds form permanent pairs that inhabit territories throughout the year, while others are nomadic. It often catches a fish by flying low over the water.

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