Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary fascinates ornithologists from all across the world who look for multiplicity of flora and fauna in India. Situated amidst wide range of biodiversities, the Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary is considered a major spot for those interested in wildlife photography and adventure. Dry thorny forests within the Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary serves as a natural home to a number of wild animals, birds and reptiles owing to which adventurers from every corner of the world visit the Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary every now and then.
Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary: Introduction
Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary is situated at a distance of about 60 kilometers from the Kurnool area near Nandikotkuru in Andhra Pradesh, India. This popular bird sanctuary covers an area of about 614 sq kms and its vegetation include dry thorn type of forest, interspread with dry cereal crops, cotton, groundnut and castor. The Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary provides opportunities to its visitors to observe the diverse wild plants and animal species in their natural habitat.
Wildlife in the Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary
Rich deciduous forests within the Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary provide habitats to a wide variety of animals and birds. Endowed with a rich wildlife, the Rollapadu Bird sanctuary is the homeland of Black Buck, Bonnet Macaque, Indian Bustard, Indian Roller, Sparrows, Mynas, Russell’s Viper, Indian Cobra, Jackal, Wolf, Indian Fox, Indian Bustards, Lesser Florican, White eye Buzzards, Bar Headed Goose, Short Toed Snake Eagles, Painted & Grey Francolins, Rain Rock Bush and Jungle Bush Quails, Demoiselle Crane, Yellow Wattled Lapwing, Indian Courser, Chest Nut Bellied Sandgrouse, Eurasian Eagle Owl, Alpine Swift, Indian Bush Larks, Rufous Tailed Lark, Ashy Crowned Sparrow Lark, Southern Grey and Bay backed Shrikes, Rosy starlings, yellow eyed, common, large grey and yellow billed Babblers, Grey breasted, Plain and Ashy Prinias, Blyth's and Twany Pipits, White browed Wagtails, Grey necked and Red Headed Buntings, White and Black Storks, Pied Harriers, to name only a few.
Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary: Tourists Information
Climate : The climate of the Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary is usually hot and humid in summers with the temperature range between 15 to 45 degree centigrade and winters are usually cold.
Best time to visit : The period between October to February is considered the best time to visit the Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary.
How to get there :
By Road : Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary is well connected by buses from Kurnool and Nandikotkuru.
By Rail : Kurnool is the nearest railway station to reach the Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary.
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