Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary

Birds in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary

Pakhal Lake has more than 130 different species of birds on record. The lake supports a large number of resident as well as migratory birds.

Birds spotted here include Egrets, Storks, Waterfowls, Waders, Raptors, Parakeets, Owls, Doves, Buntings, Flycatchers, Warblers, Cormorants, Finches, Dusky Eagle Owl, Crested Bunting, Brown fish Owl, Garganey, Northern Pintail, Red-crested Pochard. The Bar-headed Goose was sighted in 2016, and rare bird like the Thick-billed Pigeon was also sighted a while ago.

The best time to visit the Pakhal Lake is from the month of November to June. During the winters, the lake is covered with fog which gives a beautiful sight.

Lots of migratory birds are spotted here in the breeding season. The sanctuary is filled with a large variety of animals, including leopards, sambhars, nilgai, sloth bear, spotted deer, mountain gazelle, four horned antelope, wild boar, black buck, wild dogs, jackal, porcupine, panther. Reptiles such as python, cobra, monitor lizard and crocodile are also found here.

Flora and Fauna at Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Telangana

Bamboo trees, teak trees, dry and deciduous vegetation are scattered throughout the region with patches of evergreen trees and shrubs. Deciduous vegetation, which is mostly dominating includes, Adina Cordifolia, Bridelia Retusa, Bombax Ceiba, Cochlospermum Religiosum, Cleistanthus Collinus . The forest floor is covered with monsoon plants, shrubs and woody herbs as well.

Popular Spots;

• Ramappa Temple was built in the 12th century with a unique architectural style during the Kakatiya Rule. This temple is revered a lot by the Hindu community and is considered to be the greatest gift to its future generations by the Kakatiya kings.
• Warangal Fort is a prominent landmark of the Telangana State. The city of Warangal is also known as Oru Kallu meaning ‘a single stone’. People believe that the city was built on a single rock during the medieval period.
• Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in the Telangana region. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary because of its rich biodiversity by the Government of Hyderabad In 1953. It is believed to be one of the rarest eco-regions in the world.