Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary

Kolleru Bird Sanctuary is perhaps the best fresh water sanctuary in India. It is in Andhra Pradesh. Kolleru Lake is famous mainly for this bird sanctuary. However, there is a host of wildlife within the sanctuary.

The sanctuary is located in the deltaic region between the rivers Krishna and Godavari.

The bird sanctuary is a haven for migratory birds, which fly all the way from Siberia, the Philippines, Australia and Egypt. They come here during the winter season to nest. The placid lake and the lush greenery makes it an ideal refuge for birds, such as red-chested pod chards, pintails, herons, egrets, migratory ducks, water birds, pelicans, teals, ibises and storks.

The sanctuary is situated about 65 kilometres from the city of Vijayawada.

Kolleru Lake is also home to 63 species of fish, crustaceans and molluscs.

Kolleru Bird Sanctuary was established in 1999 and is protected by the Wildlife Protection Act.

Nearby pages
Kolliker, Koln, Koloriang, Kom, Kond, Konda Dhoras, Konda Kapus