Bird Walk at Kondala Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, Kadiri, Andhra Pradesh
- Sri Sathya Sai
- 30 August, 2026
- Rs150/- per person
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About Kondala Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam
Kondala Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, located near Kadiri in Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh, is set amidst rocky hills, dry deciduous vegetation, scrub, and patches of woodland typical of the Eastern Ghats landscape. The temple surroundings offer a combination of natural rocky terrain, scattered trees, shrubs, and open areas that provide diverse habitats for birds. The relatively undisturbed hill environment, together with seasonal water availability and vegetation around the temple, makes the site an interesting destination for birdwatching and nature walks. The surrounding hills also provide opportunities to observe birds associated with dry forests, scrublands, and rocky habitats.
The location is particularly rewarding for birders interested in observing species adapted to the dry landscapes of southern India. Early mornings are ideal for birdwatching, when birds are most active and their calls are easier to detect among the woodland and scrub. The mosaic of habitats around the temple supports insectivorous, frugivorous, granivorous, and raptor species, while rocky slopes and open areas provide suitable sites for species that prefer drier habitats. The combination of religious significance, scenic hills, and biodiversity makes Kondala Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam an interesting place to explore both cultural and natural heritage around Kadiri.
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Bird Guide: Kayala Ashok Kumar
A software Engineer by profession and passionate to do the bird count, and observe bird behavior and guiding the communities through NGO's for conservation of birds and their role in biodiversity and also approach schools adjacents to forest areas and train about conservation of fauna.
Common birds of Kondala Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam
Common birds that can be observed around Kondala Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam include Indian Peafowl, Grey Francolin, Red-wattled Lapwing, Spotted Dove, Laughing Dove, Rose-ringed Parakeet, White-cheeked Barbet, Coppersmith Barbet, Indian Roller, White-throated Kingfisher, Green Bee-eater, Black Drongo, Ashy Drongo, Rufous Treepie, Common Myna, Jungle Myna, Red-vented Bulbul, Red-whiskered Bulbul, Purple Sunbird, Purple-rumped Sunbird, Ashy Prinia, Common Tailorbird, Indian Robin, Oriental Magpie-Robin, Brahminy Starling, Black Kite, Shikra, and Indian Pond Heron around seasonal water sources. Depending on the season, the surrounding dry forests and rocky hills may also support additional raptors, flycatchers, warblers, and other woodland species.
Common Myna
Jungle Babbler
Red-vented Bulbul
Eastern Cattle Egret
Asian Green Bee-eater
Ashy Prinia
Coppersmith Barbet
Black Drongo
Eurasian-collared Dove
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Greh Heron
Eurasian Coot
Indian Spot-billed Duck
Eurasian Moorhen
Purple Sunbird
Black Kite
Grey Francolin
Indian Pond Heron
Red-wattled Lapwing
Asian Koel
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
