The evening rays of sun were unable to intrude the trees of Ranganathittu bird sanctuary. Due to the presence of enormous trees, the sanctuary was cold enough for us to drink a warm coffee, for which the shops were put near the parking lot.
The first place which gained my attention was the watch tower, which was  built at the top of plateau. It was a small hut that stood on a considerably large square base
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My pupil rejected closing my eyelids when I saw the beautiful scene- bright rays from sun which struggles to escape from the dense trees- overwhelming welcome from the foreign birds- vast stretch of river with hungry crocodiles and giant fishes.
I urged to experience this beautiful land as soon as humanly possible. Thanks to the management for providing the sanctuary with boat house. We put on the life jackets and waited for a few more visitors to join our boat ride. As the boat man began rowing towards the man-made island of Ranganathittu, high-pitched tweets along with awful smell gladly received us.
Just like the seasonal mango tree that bears hundreds of mangoes in one branch, the trees of the man-made island nested numerous birds. In some trees, the dark greenish leaves were hidden behind the white large birds. Creating life and nurturing the new life takes place here. So it is always busy with chirps!
At first, all the birds seemed to look alike. After a closer look and with my brother, who is a bird-lover, on my side, I was able to identify each bird.
The birds we saw were yellow billed stork, normal billed stork, pelican, ibis, white and Grey egret, heron, African spoonbill, Anhinga, African kyte.
Out of all these breath-taking beauties, I saw one of the most terrifying yet wonderful sight of the mugger crocodiles. Crocodiles of various sizes were being housed by the mighty river Cauvery. Wherever you spot a rock, I bet you can spot a crocodile that chills on the rock.
Those mighty crocodiles peacefully rest near birds when it is not their munch time.
But when the hunger strikes, the calm saint in them disappears and the fierce monster is seen, which hungrily waits to taste the bones of the birds.
Loads of nature feast for your eyes are waiting at Ranganathittu. Do take your camera, binoculars, and most importantly, the child-you!
