Summary:
| Photo Credit: H_Vibhumore-inThe Thattekkad bird sanctuary has started attracting tourists after remaining closed for days following the recent floods. Awaiting winged visitors: The floods have adversely affected the arrival of water-based migratory birds to the Thattekkad bird sanctuary. Water-based migratory birds started coming to Thattekkad in large numbers since the Bhoothathankettu dam was built in 1964. With the Periyar in spate during the recent floods, waterbodies inside the sanctuary were choked with plastic waste and slush. Food chainThis has damaged the food chain of the water-based migratory birds..