Kolleru Bird Sanctuary Series - Post 1

Abode for the migratory birds and an interesting destination for the bird lovers.

One among the India's Largest freshwater lakes, Kolleru spreads across 300 Sq.Km in the Krishna - Godavari (river) delta in AndhraPradesh and acts as the natural flood-balancing reservoir for the above said rivers.

The vast water-body and marshy lands attract not only the inland birds but also the migratory ones like Siberian Cranes, Pelicans and Storks.

Though declared to be a Wildlife Sancturay under the Indian Wildlife protection act, encroachments and the illegal fish-farming shrunk the lake and scaring the flying visitors away..

Picture: Spot-billed pelican / గూడకొంగ / గూడబాతు / దేవరాయి కొంగ / కొల్లేటి కొంగ.

A migratory bird of a large size weighing 6-9 Kgs (avg) flies in flocks, all the way from Siberia to the peninsular India, SriLanka and surroundings in love for the tropical climates and to breed. 

Mostly lives in the Marsh lands, preying on the fish, flying and honking.. Can eat an average to big sized fish in a gulp having the sack kind of skin / muscles supporting the lower jaw..

Shot at Kolleru Bird Sanctuary located between the Krishna and Godavari river Delta.

<More pictures and details to follow>

Chilling-out after a heavy lunch...

Spot-billed pelican / గూడకొంగ / గూడబాతు / దేవరాయి కొంగ / కొల్లేటి కొంగ.
A migratory bird of a large size weighing 6-9 Kgs (avg) flies in flocks, all the way from Siberia to the peninsular India, SriLanka and surroundings in love for the tropical climates and to breed.
Mostly lives in the marsh lands, preying on the fish, flying and honking.. Can eat an average to big sized fish in a gulp having the sack kind of skin / muscles supporting the lower jaw..
Shot at Kolleru Bird Sanctuary located between the Krishna and Godavari river Delta.

One more from the Pelican series..

Spot-billed pelican / గూడకొంగ / గూడబాతు / దేవరాయి కొంగ / కొల్లేటి కొంగ.
A migratory bird of a large size weighing 6-9 Kgs (avg) flies in flocks, all the way from Siberia to the peninsular India, SriLanka and surroundings in love for the tropical climates and to breed.
Mostly lives in the marsh lands, preying on the fish, flying and honking.. Can eat an average to big sized fish in a gulp having the sack kind of skin / muscles supporting the lower jaw..
Shot at Kolleru Bird Sanctuary located between the Krishna and Godavari river Delta.

Hovering for a safe-landing...

Spot-billed pelican / గూడకొంగ / గూడబాతు / దేవరాయి కొంగ / కొల్లేటి కొంగ.
A migratory bird of a large size weighing 6-9 Kgs (avg) flies in flocks, all the way from Siberia to the peninsular India, SriLanka and surroundings in love for the tropical climates and to breed.
Mostly lives in the marsh lands, preying on the fish, flying and honking.. Can eat an average to big sized fish in a gulp having the sack kind of skin / muscles supporting the lower jaw..
Shot at Kolleru Bird Sanctuary located between the Krishna and Godavari river Delta.

Spot-billed pelican / గూడకొంగ / గూడబాతు / దేవరాయి కొంగ / కొల్లేటి కొంగ

A migratory bird of a large size weighing 6-9 Kgs (avg) flies in flocks, all the way from Siberia to the peninsular India, SriLanka and surroundings in love for the tropical climates and to breed.
Mostly lives in the marsh lands, preying on the fish, flying and honking.. Can eat an average to big sized fish in a gulp having the sack kind of skin / muscles supporting the lower jaw..
Shot at Kolleru Bird Sanctuary located between the Krishna and Godavari river Delta.

Welcome Home...!!!

Spot-billed pelican / గూడకొంగ / గూడబాతు / దేవరాయి కొంగ / కొల్లేటి కొంగ.
A migratory bird of a large size weighing 6-9 Kgs (avg) flies in flocks, all the way from Siberia to the peninsular India, SriLanka and surroundings in love for the tropical climates and to breed.
Mostly lives in the marsh lands, preying on the fish, flying and honking.. Can eat an average to big sized fish in a gulp having the sack kind of skin / muscles supporting the lower jaw..
Shot at Kolleru Bird Sanctuary located between the Krishna and Godavari river Delta.

Sturdy flight across the continents...

Spot-billed pelican / గూడకొంగ / గూడబాతు / దేవరాయి కొంగ / కొల్లేటి కొంగ.
A migratory bird of a large size weighing 6-9 Kgs (avg) flies in flocks, all the way from Siberia to the peninsular India, SriLanka and surroundings in love for the tropical climates and to breed.
Mostly lives in the marsh lands, preying on the fish, flying and honking.. Can eat an average to big sized fish in a gulp having the sack kind of skin / muscles supporting the lower jaw..
Shot at Kolleru Bird Sanctuary located between the Krishna and Godavari river Delta.

From Siberia with Love..

Spot-billed pelican / గూడకొంగ / గూడబాతు / దేవరాయి కొంగ / కొల్లేటి కొంగ.
A migratory bird of a large size weighing 6-9 Kgs (avg) flies in flocks, all the way from Siberia to the peninsular India, SriLanka and surroundings in love for the tropical climates and to breed.
Mostly lives in the marsh lands, preying on the fish, flying and honking.. Can eat an average to big sized fish in a gulp having the sack kind of skin / muscles supporting the lower jaw..
Shot at Kolleru Bird Sanctuary located between the Krishna and Godavari river Delta.