Dear Fellow Birders,
Deccan Birders is delighted to invite you to join us for a birding trip to Pocharam Lake (https://maps.app.goo.gl/t6c5j2pCZUz9QDkr5), near Medak district, on 21-January-24 (Sunday).
Pocharam Lake is a part of the Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary, a former hunting
ground of the Nizam that was declared a wildlife sanctuary in the early 20th century. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Which is a dry deciduous forest with small ponds and streams. The lake was formed by damming the Allair river, a tributary of the Manjeera river, between 1916 and 1922. The lake and its surroundings provide a unique habitat for many water birds, such as Asian Open-bill, Bar-headed Geese, Ruddy Shelducks, Greater Flamingo, Greater Painted Snipe, Pin-tailed Snipe. Also, watch out for Black-tailed Godwit, Ruff, Pacific Golden-Plover, Black-bellied Tern etc..
The sanctuary also has a variety of plant species, ranging from teak, bamboo, and pterocarpus to exotic wildflowers that bloom in different seasons. The lake is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers, as it offers a glimpse of the rich biodiversity of the region. and different bird species.
The sanctuary is also a part of the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), a citizen science program
me that monitors the status of waterbirds and wetlands across Asia and Australasia every January. The AWC is coordinated by Wetlands International and contributes to the conservation and management of wetlands and waterbirds at local, national, and international levels.
Those interested in joining the trip may meet at
Apollo Pharmacy, Miyapur-Bollaram Road, Near Miyapur Cross Roads (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZRVB4abnf1cFqaWU9) by 5:20 AM and will proceed ahead in a convoy by 5:30 AM sharp as it takes 2 and 1/2 hours to reach the final destination. Those who wish to join, can also converge at the 2nd meeting point opposite Dindigul Air Force Station (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LJ8ht67smfyMGz8w7), on Hyderabad-Narsapur Road at 6:00 AM for a quick morning fuelling (chai break) and start to our main destination. Participants can choose either of the converge points as per their geographical convenience.
As it is a day trip, breakfast and lunch options at the locations are minimal, please carry breakfast, lunch and enough water to keep yourselves hydrated.
We hope you will join us for this exciting birding adventure and discover the biodiversity of Pocharam Lake. Please feel free to invite your friends and family who are interested in birding as well.
If you’re not a member with Deccan Birders, please register online or directly meet us at the location to enrol yourself.
Non-members would be requested to kindly contribute Rs. 100/- per head if they accompany the group. Your contribution will help the society grow.
(We shall also carry T-shirts and Caps for sale. Therefore please carry adequate cash!. Also, subjected to availability of stocks)
Those who are driving down may kindly indicate here, the number of seats available in their car and those seeking lift may indicate their location here for smooth coordination of carpooling.
If you need any further information please feel free to call our Executive Committee Members & Trip Coordinators :
Sathwik Reddy @ 9985807186
Happy birding!