Overview

• The state notified the site under Section 37(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
• The Erode Collector said the government notification was first issued on January 28, 2025.
• Surveys have recorded 187 bird species, including the endangered steppe eagle, vulnerable river tern and greater spotted eagle, and near-threatened Asian woolly-necked stork and black-headed ibis.
• During peak migratory months, the lake hosts nearly 5,000 birds.
• Officials say the BHS status ensures permanent protection and local stewardship, placing Elathur alongside Arittapatti (2022) and Kasampatty (2025) in the state’s growing network.