Established in: 1978 as a sanctuary
Area: 20-sq-km/2000 ha
Location: 50-km From Hyderabad Near Sangareddy In Medak District, Andhra
Pradesh
Description:
Manjira
Bird Sanctuary is located near Sangareddy in Medak district spreading over 20-sq-km.
It is a small sanctuary located along the river Manjira. It supports Riverine
habitat. It is home for many water bird species, mugger crocodiles and fresh
water turtles.
Visiting Season:
October To July
Access:
By Rail: Nearest railway station is at Hyderabad (150 Kms)
By Road: It is 29 kms from Macherla the nearest town which is connected to Hyderabad,
(50 kms). Medak- town is well connected by road and there are frequent bus services
from Hyderabad, Nizamabad and Karimnagar.
Accommodation and facilities:
Inspection bunglows are available at Sangareddy & Sadasivapet. Three boats
are in operation to take visitors around the sanctuary for bird watching. Binoculars,
and books regarding bird identification are also available.
Wildlife
Flora: One can notice an extensive growth of Babul Prosopis. Plants commonly
found in water are Pistia, Hydrilla, Eichornia and Vallisneria.
Fauna:
Fishes of various species like Catla, Rahu, Murrel, Ech Paten, Karugu, Chidwa
and reptiles like Monitor Lizards, Fresh Water Turtles, Cobra and Marsh Crocodiles
can be seen here. Different species of birds found here are Painted Storks,
Herons, Coots, Teals, Cormorants, Pochards, Black and White Ibises, SpoonBills,
and Open Billed Storks etc.
The sanctuary has nine small islands like Puttigadda, Bapangadda, Sangamgadda,
Karnamgadda etc., which are the main breeding and nesting ground for the birds.
The islands and the river banks have thick growth of Babul, Prosopis and lpomea
which together make excellent nesting spots for the birds.
