Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh

Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary (NBS) is one of the Wildlife Sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh and it is located in the Nelapattu Village of Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh. NBS is approximately 85 km (52.8 miles) away from Nellore. It is also called as Nelapattu Wildlife Sanctuary.

History of the Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
History of the Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary dates back to the year 1976. It was established by the government of Andhra Pradesh in the year 1976 to protect the resident and migrating birds breeding at Nelapattu village.

Geographical Location of Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is geographically situated near the Nelapattu Village in Doravarisatram Mandal of Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh. NBS is covered by southern dry evergreen scrub and Barringtonia swamp forests. NBS covers an area of 4.58 sq km (1.768 sq miles) in the Nelapattu village.

Flora and Fauna at Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is a home and a haven for different species of resident and migrating birds. The floristic combination of the sanctuary includes different tree and scrub species such as Manilkara hexandra, Maba buxifolia, Memicylon edule, Buchanania angustifolia, Zizyphus xylopyrus and Barringtonia acutangula (Hijal) etc. Ornithologists recorded occurrence of 187 bird species in the sanctuary, including 50 migrating bird species. NBS is an important breeding site for Spot-billed Pelican, White Ibis, Openbill Stork, Night Heron, and Little Cormorant etc. Other migratory water bird spotted in the sanctuary includes Pintail, Common Teal, Dabchick, Shoveler, Coot, Spot Bill Duck, Grey Heron, Darter, Black-winged Stilt, and Garganey Gadwall etc. The Barringtonia trees spread in the sanctuary are the favorite nesting spots for Spot-billed Pelicans. The Pulicat Lake, which is approximately 10 km (6.21 miles) away from the sanctuary acts as a feeding ground for the roosting pelicans in the NBS. Faunal group found in the NBS include Jackal, Hare, Monitor lizard and Tortoise along with different varieties of snakes.

Best time to visit Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is open throughout the year. But the best time to visit the sanctuary is during the period of October to March. Visitors are advised to get in touch with officials of the sanctuary for complete information on entry timings and fee etc.

Accommodation
Visitors can avail the accommodation facilities provided in the Inspection bungalow at Sullurpet near the Sanctuary. Visitors are advised to get in touch with the authorities of the sanctuary about accommodation, tariff and other facilities.

Contact Address of Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Divisional Forest Officer,
Wildlife Management,
Sullurpet, Nellore District,
Andhra Pradesh – 524 121
Phone: +91 8623-242 158

How to reach Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary

By Air: Nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, which is approximately 80 km (49.7 miles) away. Bus and taxi services are available to reach the sanctuary.

By Rail: Nearest Railway Station is Sullurpet Railway Station, which is approximately 15 km (9.32 miles) away. Local buses are available to reach the sanctuary.

By Road: Bus services are available from all places in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Sullurpet Bus Stand is approximately 15 km (9.3 miles) away from the Sanctuary. Bus and taxi services are available to reach the sanctuary.