Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary

Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary is located in Uppalapadu village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is place of bird migration near Guntur City.

This sanctuary is a home to around 40 species of migratory birds from Siberia including pelicans and white ibis, this sanctuary is equivalent to Pulicat Sanctuary in Nellore District.

From countries like Siberia, Australia Painted Storks, Spotted Pelicans and other birds migrate and use the sanctuary. Many species birds including endangered Spot-Billed Pelicans and Painted Storks take refuge in this water tanks in the village .The bird population in these tanks are around 7000 previously, however birds about 12000 were roosting in this dwindling habitat through the year.

But some initiatives have taken place such as adding artificial trees, local awareness, proper water supply to the ponds etc. The artificial trees are added in the pond on which the birds can perch in addition to the natural trees.