Summary:
This affected the migratory birds that are dependant on shore vegetation,” says Mohanraj. Right now Selvachintamani, Kumarasamy tank and Singanallur Lake are filled to the brim with water which is essentially sewage from the city. Periyakulam or the Big TankLocation: UkkadamArea: 129.20 hectaresSpotted: Spot-billed pelicans, Oriental darter, White ibis, Blue-tailed godwit, Wood sandpiper, Pied wagtailCommon sandpipers, the migratory birds have visited the last two winters, says Selvaraj. It’s the first and an important lake in Noyyal that falls under the Coimbatore Corporation. Though the hutments are cleared now, there is no outlet for the water to drain out.” There is no farming, but the tree cover attracts migratory birds..