Info on Rollapadu WLS

[Supreet Sahoo]

I recently went to Rollapadu WLS in AP. I really didn't have a lot of info before going to this place but I must admit that I wasn't disappointed once I was there. The grasslands although lot smaller in size compared to LRK reminded me of it. I was pretty sure that there were no bustards there but at the same time wanted to try my luck with other migrating birds. Among the fauna we saw plenty of harriers and other migrating birds.

The downside obviously was the poor maintenance of the Andhra government. A place that could easily turn into a birdwatcher/photographer's winter paradise is now just another shabby farming land. The forest officials are uninformed and options extremely limited. I have been told that there are no bustards left here which is extremely sad as the terrain is perfect for them to reside. Im planning to visit the place once again sometime during Jan/Feb with better planning and information to know more about Rollapadu - Andhra's very own Kutch.

I have documented my short experience in a small blog (present in the link in my signature). Everyone is invited to add as much info as possible in the comment section.

Finally here's one of the shots from the trip of a lone male BB staring into my camera.

Thanks
Supreet Sahoo
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