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Manjira Bird Sanctuary is located near Sangareddy in Medak district spreading over 20 sq.km.
Nestling between Manjeera and Singur barrages, the Manjira wild life sanctuary comprises of nine small islands which are home to a number of resident and migratory birds in addition to Marsh Crocodiles and Muggers.

One can notice an extensive growth of Babul Prosopis. Plants commonly found in water are Pistia, Hydrilla, Eichornia and Vallisneria. Fishes of various species like Catla, Rahu, Murrel, Ech Paten, Karugu, Chidwa and reptiles like Monitor Lizards, Fresh Water Turtles, Cobra and Marsh Crocodiles can be seen here. Different species of birds found here are Painted Storks, Herons, Coots, Teals, Cormorants, Pochards, Black and White Ibises, Spoon Bills, and Open Billed Storks etc.

An Environmental Education Centre with a museum, a library, and an auditorium is located here. It helps in educating the visitors about nature conservation and maintenance of ecological balance. Boats are in operation to take the visitors around the sanctuary for bird watching.

Best Time To Visit: October to March

Accommodation
The place is very near to Hyderabad and the tourists can stay at hotels or lodges in Hyderabad and Inspection Bungalows at Sangareddy and Sadashivpet

How to Reach This Place

Road : It is 50-km from Hyderabad, which is well connected by road.

Air : Hyderabad Airport.

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