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SANCTUARY SPOTLIGHT
Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary
This sanctuary is located on the Manjeera river at Kalabgur near Sangareddy in Medak District. Nestling between the Manjeera and Singoor barrages, it is home to many bird species and reptiles. The Manjeera lake came into being when the Andhra Pradesh Government built a dam on the river. Some of the high grounds in the lake don't get submerged even when the lake is full.
Due to its relative inaccessibility and limited human interference, this lake attracts large colonies of birds.
The environmental education centre that has a museum, library and an auditorium, helps educate visitors about Nature conservation and the need to maintain ecological balance.
Bird lovers can travel by the boats operated in the area to watch their winged friends. Binoculars and books that help identify birds are also available. A crocodile breeding pond has been set up adjacent to this.
Area
About 20 sq km
Best time to visit
October to June
Nearest railhead
Hyderabad - 50 km by road
Species found
Invertebrates: Prawn, mollusc and zooplankton.
Fish: Catla, rahu, murrel, karugu and chidwa
Birds: Darter, little egret, heron, painted stork, coot, teal, cormorant, pochard, black and white ibis, spoonbill and open billed stork. Upstream of the Manjeera lake and the islands there, you can sight a large number of cranes and barheaded geese. Brahminy duck, pintail, kite, partridge, quail and peacock are also found.
Reptiles: Monitor lizard, cobra and marsh crocodile.
The Indian hare, wild boar, mongoose and jackal are sighted too.
Flora
There is extensive growth of Babul prosopis in the sanctuary.
Accommodation
Tourists can stay at Hyderabad and commute to the sanctuary or stay at inspection bungalows at Sangareddy (5 km) and Sadashivpet (25 km).
For reservations, contact Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife Management Division, Medak (Forest Range Officer, Sangareddy, Medak). Phone: 08452-222591. Or visit, www.aptourism.com.
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