Anantapur: For the villagers of Veerapuram in Chilamatur mandal, it was an annual ceremony to welcome, protect and nurture hundreds of migratory birds from Siberia, Russia, and give them a grand farewell. The villagers have developed an affinity over the past few decades with these birds, which reached Veerapuram village in March 2021, that they feel that they are the owners of the birds. The villagers are protectors of migratory birds from poachers, as crane meat is in great demand. 

Every year, it was a grand spectacle to witness a vast array of colorful birds cherished by their hosts in Veerapuram village. The arrival and departure of birds are two beautiful occasions which are celebrated as festivals in all the villages.The villagers are highly protective of their guests and will not permit any visitor to harm them or handle them. More than 1,000 painted storks, especially from Siberia in Russia, visit Veerapuram village in Chilamattur mandal, an age-old bird habitat. 

The forest department had built water trenches and fish feed supply points for these migratory birds minimising their search for food. There are different types of trees raised by the forest department in the village and hence enough nest building space is available. The green vegetation and many small herbs, shrubs and wild grass all over the village is also food for the birds. The forest department is developing Veerapuram as a tourist resort. It is looking for a 4-acre government land for developing tourist facilities including setting up a museum.

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