Marconahalli Dam is built across Shimsha River by Sir M Visweswraiah and Ganesh Iyer in 1938-40 incurring a cost of 29 Lakhs.
It is a picturesque place with abundant flora and birds. We spotted many birds near the dam and the surrounding area. Birds of Markonahalli Dam comprised of both water and shore birds.
Picture – Wagtail
Picture – Tailor Bird
Picture – Wire tailed Swallow
Picture – Starling
Picture – Silver Billed Munia
Picture – Raptor
Picture – Purple Heron
Picture – Open Bill Stork
Picture – Myna
Picture – Egret
Picture – Small Kingfisher
Picture – Spotted Dove
Picture – Bush chat
Picture – Brahminy Kite
Picture – Baya Weaver Bird
Picture – Lark
Picture – Red Munia (Avadavat)
