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Indian
Wildlife >> South India >> Andhra Pradesh >> Kolleru Bird
Sanctuary
Location
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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.
Accommodation
: Forest rest houses at Vijayawada &
Eluru
Arrival
Information :
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By Rail : The nearest Railway station is Vijayawada, which is 60-km away from the Sanctuary.
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By Air :
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By Road :
This Sanctuary is approachable from Atapaka, 1.5-km from Kaikaluru town, Murthiraju Tanks
8-km from Nidamarru, Gudivakalanka 3-km from Gudivakalankas or 15-km from
Eluru.
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Nearby Excursions :
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Nearby Cities :
 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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