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Kolleru Bird Sanctuary
Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary, Kolleru
The largest fresh water lake in Asia, Kolleru
lake is a virtual paradise for nature lovers. Rich in flora and fauna, it
attracts migratory birds from Australia, Siberia, Egypt and Philippines
between the months of October and March. During this season, the lake is
visited by an estimated 2,00,000 birds, which include Open Bill Storks,
Painted Storks, Glossy Ibises, White Ibises, Teals, Pintails, Shovellers,
Red-Crested Pochards, Blackwinged Stilts, Avocets, Common Redshanks, Wigeons,
Gadwalls and Cormorants, among Others.
It is known the world over for the famous Kolleru Bird Sanctuary. This 673
sq.Kms wet land marsh habitat supports a large veriety of Water birds which
include Garganys,ducks,Open bill storks, Herons, Flamingos & grey pelicans.
Tourist facilities
The sanctuary has the following watch towers for sighting
the birds.
Atapaka: 1.5 km from Kaikaluru to see varieties of waterfowl.
Murthyraju tank 8 km from Nidamarru
East Chodavaram: 53 km from Eluru where Open Bill Storks nest in colonies
from July - December.
The sanctuary is approachable from all four sides of the lake by road, directly
to the following places.
Atapaka - 1.5 km from Kaikaluru town
Murthiraju Tanks - 8 km from Nidamarru
Gudivakalanka - 3 km from Gudivakalanka or 15 km from Eluru
Nearest city is Vijayawada, which is 65 km by road or rail. Nearest town
is Eluru
Best season to visit
November to March.
Accommodation
Hotels in Eluru,Kaikaluru and .Vijayawada.
Contact
Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife Management Division, Eluru - 534006
How to Reach This Place
Road : 60 km from Vijayawada, 15-km from Eluru. One can take buses
from Vijayawada.
1.5-km from Kaikaluru town
8-km from Nidamarru
3-km from Gudivakalankas
Rail
60 km from Vijayawada
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