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The Hindu : ven’t made a weekend trip to the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary near Srirangapatna. Most will enjoy the sight of the crocodiles basking in the sun and the few visible birds. Nothing more is possible in the sh
ort boat ride. But now you can explore the beauty of the sanctuary and learn more about its unique inhabitants right in your living room.

R.G. Srikantha is an Assistant Superintendent at India Post in Mysore. But his passion since childhood has been photographing birds and wildlife. He along with his brother R.G. Jayarama, an accountant, have filmed a short documentary called “Ranganathittu – An Avian Haven” for the Forest Department.

Srikantha says he has grown up with the Cauvery very much a part of his everyday life. He decided to shoot the film because there were some moods that were impossible to express in still photographs. Ranganathittu has been a haunt of his since childhood.

The sanctuary is special because it is one the tiniest in the country, measuring just 0.67 square kilometres. It comprises six islets in a meandering portion of the Cauvery river. It is a favourite for migratory birds, and during the peak season is home to almost 24,000. To set apart time for the film, Srikantha shifted his work to the night shift and spent the entire day shooting. He…More