The Times of India. Chennai: No longer just a stopover, Pallikaranai marsh has become a year-round home for spot-billed pelicans, with hundreds of birds feeding and breeding in the wetland, according to. With the migratory bird season in full swing, there’s no better place in Chennai for birdwatching than Pallikaranai marshland. This biodiverse area, despite its reduced size, remains a favourite.