Flora and Fauna

Nellore is rich in flora and fauna. It had a lush coastal belt, moist Eastern Ghats, dry forests and short bushes.
The fauna is equally wonderful. Pulicat Lake near Sullurpeta,75-80 km from Nellore, is a habitat for a variety of aquatic &terrestrial birds like flamingoes, painted storks, grey pelicans andseagulls and much more. There is a sanctuary called Nelapattu Bird Sancturay,on the banks of Pulicat lake, is spread over 486 km². It boasts thefamous Siberian Cranes and nearly 160 species of birds. The annualFlamingo Festival is celebrated at this bird sanctuary at Nelapattu.
Nellore district is also famous good lakes and beach parks. Kotha Koduru , located 30 km from Nellore has a picturesque beach. Maipadu beach , located 14 km from Nellore, is famous for dunes of sand and gaint sea waves. Nellore Lake park (Nellore cheruvu, near Podalakur road) provides paddle boating, speed boats, deluxe boats and a restaurant.