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 kolleru
Bird
Sanctuary : -
Location : Near Eluru and 60-km From Vijayawada, West
Godavari District.
Coverage Area : 673-sq-km.
Main Attractions : The Largest Fresh Water Lake In The Country.
Best Time To Visit : October to May.
It is located 60-km away from Vijayawada near Eluru, West Godavari
district. It is the largest fresh Water Lake in the country. This
sanctuary extends over 673-sq-km (depending on water spread) of wetland
and marshes surrounding the Kolleru Lake, between the Krishna and Godavari
deltas. It is described as "Peerless Fisherman's Paradise and Birds
heaven" in the Imperial Gazetteer. It receives water from four rivers,
namely Budameru, Ramileru, Tammileru and Errakalva and 18 drains. This
lake empties its water into the Bay of Bengal, every 6 months through an
outlet called 'Upputera'.
Flora :
The flora mainly consists of aquatic weeds like Ipomea Aquatics, Scripus,
Water Hyacinth, Pharagmites, Ottelia, Typha etc. and certain tree species
like Babul, Albezzia, Rain tree, Palmyrah, Prosopis and coconut trees.
A Pelican Haven :
This lake supports a rich biodiversity and high biomass of fish, plankton
that forms the source of food for birds. Pelicans arrive here during the
nesting season to raise their young. In winter great activity can be seen
here. The babble of Pelicans can be heard a quarter of a mile away. Apart
from pelicans, one can find grey herons, white ibis, pond herons, egrets
and many migratory ducks and water birds.
The Aquatic Life :
Invertebrates like Crustaceans and Molluscs and 63 species of fish
belonging to 29 families are found in the lake. Main ones are Boccha,
Valugah, Korramenu, Gurak, Bangaru Teega, Jella, Ingilayh and Bommidaya.
Ingilayh and Bommidaya are two species, which are under threat of
extinction.
Fauna :
Birds like Teals and Pintails are the main species. Other species include
painted storks, open bill storks, grey Herons, cormorants, white Ibises,
glossy Ibises, egrets, Reef Herons, Ducks, Coots, Shovellers, Terns,
Jacanas, Moorhens etc can be seen here.
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