Telineelapuram and Telukunchi Bird Sanctuaries

Bird sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh, India

Telineelapuram and Telukunchi Bird Sanctuaries are located in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Telineelapuram is a village located 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Srikakulam in Tekkali mandal, while Telukunchi is at a distance of 115 kilometres (71 mi) from Srikakulam in Ichchapuram mandal. Every year, over 3,000 pelicans and painted storks visit from Siberia to these villages during September and stay on till March.[1]

Researchers at Andhra University found that the migratory movement of birds was first noticed over 15 years ago, when the number of birds exceeded 10,000. At present, the figure has been reduced to about 3,000.[2]

The Tekkali creek and the villages in its vicinity like Telineelapuram, Ijjuvaram, Naupada in the district have become a seasonal resort for the winged tourists coming from as far as Siberia in Russia, Malaysia, Hungary, Singapore and Germany apart from 113 different species of inland birds, a majority of which are migrants from other states.[3]

## Weather

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The temperature ranges in summer is between 22–39 °C (72–102 °F) and in winter it is between 15–26 °C (59–79 °F).[4]

## Transport

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Nearest railway station to Telineelapuram is Naupada railway station which is a 3 km distance. Whereas the nearest railway station to visit Telikunchi Bird sanctuary is Ichapuram (IPM) 4 km away from the location.

## References

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1. ^ "Sites - Important Bird Areas (IBAs)". Bird Life International. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
2. ^ Sumit Bhattacharjee (10 April 2006). "A 12,000 km flight from Siberia". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
3. ^ "Eco Tourism | District Srikakulam, Government of Andhra Pradesh | India".
4. ^ "Forest Tourism | District Srikakulam, Government of Andhra Pradesh | India".

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