The Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, in Nellore district, is one of the largest pelican habitats in South-East Asia. The sanctuary is a breeding ground for rare and endangered species like grey pelicans, open-billed storks, little cormo-rants, spoon-bills, white-ibises and night herons.
It is also an ideal roosting place for many birds like egrets, terns and ducks. The trees here are ideally suited as perches.The sanctuary has proved to be a refuge for a variety of bird species for both breeding and roosting purposes. Nelapattu water tank provides necessary fresh water.
The large number of "Barringtonia acutangula" trees, which can withstand inundation for longer periods in the tank bed and foreshore areas are preferred by the birds for perching and nesting.
The best season to visit the sanctuary is from Oct- March.
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