Category: Eco Park

We at Ramco Community Services recently conducted a biodiversity survey at Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park, aiming to document birds, butterflies, odonates (dragonflies and damselflies), and reptiles. Using Visual Encounter Surveys and transect walks, we assessed species diversity and abundance along a short trail in the park.

The avifauna survey – simply the survey of all birds, recorded 34 bird species with a total of 102 individual birds observed. Some of the most commonly seen species included: Asian Pied Starling, White-browed Bulbul, Yellow-billed Babbler, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Red-vented Bulbul, Little Cormorant, and Little Swift.

The survey also recorded 13 butterfly species, including: Common Gull, Tawny Coster, Yellow Orange Tip, Crimson Rose, Small Grass Yellow, and Indian Grizzled Skipper. For odonates, the following two species of dragonflies and damselflies were observed: Blue Ground Skimmer, and Copera sp.

A vulnerable reptile, the Palm Leaf Fan-throated Lizard (Sitana visiri), was sighted once during the survey, highlighting the ecological importance of the park. The findings show that Sanjeevi Hills Eco Park supports a healthy and diverse ecosystem, with a rich mix of birds, butterflies, odonates, and reptiles. Continued monitoring and conservation efforts are vital to protect this biodiversity hotspot for the future.