Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is an estuarine wetland sanctuary at the mouth of the Kadalundi River where it meets the Arabian Sea, straddling Kozhikode and Malappuram districts in northern Kerala. Spread over a cluster of islands and mangrove-covered mudflats, it is noted for its seasonal migratory birds, resident waterbirds, and mangrove ecosystem. The sanctuary offers birdwatching, boating and nature trails and is managed by the Kerala Forest Department.

Visitors can expect a coastal estuarine landscape of small islands, mudflats, and mangrove forests at the river mouth. The sanctuary is accessed via walkways and small boats, with watchtowers and viewpoints for observing migratory and resident birds such as herons, sandpipers, gulls, terns and whimbrels. The environment is tranquil and tidal, with boating through mangrove channels, nature walks, and photography opportunities. Facilities are basic and the experience is focused on nature observation.

The Kadalundi estuary has long been associated with traditional fishing and coir activities. The area was declared a Community Reserve and is managed as a bird sanctuary by the Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department for conservation of its mangrove ecosystem and migratory bird habitat.