Birds Paradise_Coffee Table Book

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Migratory Waders

Arctic & Siberia

It might come as a complete surprise for many that Coromandel
- Kakinada ‘Birds Paradise’ has a good number of migratory
birds from distant places like Eastern Europe, Western Siberia,
Central Siberia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, South-West Asia
and Indian Sub Continents. Of course, the reason for this long
distance flying for this feathered species is primarily to reside in
warmer climate zones and to return again to their native places
when the summer season sets in. The list of these migratory
waders include: Little Stint, Pacific Golden Plover, Grey Plover,
Spotted Redshank, Curlew Sandpiper and Ruff.

Little Stint

The Little Stint (Calidris minuta) is located throughout
Europe and South Asia, and is generally found in
areas that have water sources. It prefers mudflats,
beaches, estuaries, island tundra and coastal tundra.
This little wader bird is part of the Sandpiper family
and has a rusty brown colour over its breast, face
and neck, with spots of black. Its back and wings are
scale-brown and it has a white belly. The back also
has an extremely distinctive white ‘V’ when the bird
is in flight. Both sexes look similar and in winter the
adult Stint changes in colour to gray-brown streaks
and dull brown wings. The Stint has black eyes and
a dagger-like bill. Flight is very swift, with extremely
rapid wing beats.

Size 13 - 18 cm Wingspan: 28 to 30 cm
23 gms
Height
Weight

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Pacific Golden Plover

The Pacific Golden Pover (Pluvialis fulva) is a medium-sized
plover. The genus name is Latin and means relating to rain,
from pluvia, ‘Rain’. The Pacific Golden Plover is a slender
upright shorebird (wader), with a rounded head, slim neck,
short fine bill and long legs. It has large eyes. In breeding
plumage, the underparts from the tail to the chin including the
eye are black with white flecking on the tail. The upper-parts,
crown and wings, are golden brown with white and black
flecks on the wings. A continuous white flank line separates
the upper and underparts, running from above the eye back
to the tail, and black flecking is visible under the wing. When
not breeding, it has a broad, buff brown to white eyebrow and
the upper-parts are duller, being golden brown with white
spots and the underparts are brown to light grey. Young birds
are similar to non-breeding adults but the breast is mottled
brownish-yellow and grey-brown and the birds have a light
yellow eyebrow. The Pacific Golden Plover is also known as the
Eastern, Lesser or Least Golden Plover

Size 23 - 26 cm
120 - 175 gms
Height
Weight

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Grey Plover

The Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola), known as the black-bellied plover in North America, is a medium-sized plover breeding in Arctic regions. It is a long-distance
migrant, with a nearly worldwide coastal distribution when not breeding. The Grey Plover is a medium-sized, long-legged plover, with a large head and large dark
eyes, and a heavy black bill. It is pale grey above with fine mottling, a whitish forehead and eyebrow and a strongly barred white tail. The underparts are whitish grey
with diagnostic black wing-pits in flight. When breeding, the plumage is boldly marked with black and white. This species is also known as the Grey Sandpiper.

Size 27 - 30 cm Wingspan: 71 to 83 cm To hear ‘Birds Tweeting’ scan this QR Code.
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Spotted Redshank

The Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus) is a wader
(shorebird) in the large bird family Scolopacidae. The Spotted
Redshank is a medium sized elegant wading bird, slightly
larger than a redshank. In summer plumage of the adults
are almost entirely black, save for some white `spotting'
on the wings, a white `wedge' on the back showing clearly
in flight, and a barred tail. In winter they have a grey back,
and paler under parts, with a more prominent eye stripe
than a redshank and lacking a redshank's white wing bars.
They migrate from northern European across and northern
Siberian breeding areas, to winter in Europe, Africa, China
and South-east Asia.

Size 29 - 31 cm Wingspan: 61 to 67 cm
121 - 205 gms
Height
Weight

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Curlew Sandpiper

The Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) is a small wader that breeds on the tundra
of Arctic Siberia. The Curlew Sandpiper is a small to medium-sized wader (migratory
shorebird). It has a long, black bill with a down-curved end and black legs and feet. In
its non-breeding plumage, it is grey-brown above, white below, with a white wing bar
visible in flight. In breeding plumage, it is bright reddish brown below and the wings are
barred black.

Size 18 - 23 cm Wingspan: 38 to 41 cm
57 gms
Height

Weight

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Ruff

The Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) is a medium-sized wading
bird that breeds in marshes and wet meadows across
northern Eurasia. This highly gregarious sandpiper is
migratory and sometimes forms huge flocks in its winter
grounds, which include southern and western Europe, Africa,
southern Asia and Australia. It is usually considered to be the
only member of its genus, and the broad-billed and sharp-
tailed sandpipers are its closest relatives.

The Ruff is a long-necked, pot-bellied bird. This species
shows marked sexual dimorphism; the male is much larger
than the female (the reeve), and has a breeding plumage
that includes brightly coloured head tufts, bare orange facial
skin, extensive black on the breast, and the large collar of
ornamental feathers that inspired this bird's English name.
The female and the non-breeding male have grey-brown
upper parts and mainly white underparts

Size 29 - 32 cm Wingspan: 54 to 60 cm
180 gms
Height
Weight

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Development of Green Belt

Protecting the Scrub Grassland

Development of green belt is greatly essential for enhancing
protection and improving the environmental conditions
for various species of birds. In this direction, Andhra Pradesh
Pollution Control Board has raised awareness amongst
Coromandel International personnel about different saplings,
which could grow and sustain in water. EGREE Foundation
facilitated a discussion with the officials of forest department.
The discussion was hugely inspiring and motivating in
developing the green belt.

The green belt of Coromandel - Kakinada ‘Birds Paradise’ is
being developed in order to protect the avian species and to
create a healthy environment for different species of birds to
visit and breed. Consequently, various types of trees are being
planted and water-logged areas are reclaimed along with the
planting of saplings for greener and lusher environment for
birds to continue visiting and breeding.

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Water Logged Area - Before Water Logged Area - After

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A Tragedy Averted

Coromandel & EGREE Team saving the
Birds Affected in HUDHUD Cyclone

Afew years ago, when Hudhud cyclone struck in October
2014, devastation to human life and material was of
unimaginable proportions. The cyclone wrecked havoc as
homes were destroyed, trees were uprooted, and ocean waves
rose to unexpected heights, and, along the way, the birds took
a massive hit.
To effectively handle this situation, Coromandel - Kakinada
plant and EGREE stepped in to protect these defenseless birds.
The teams ventured out and brought many birds to a safe
zone and donned the role of a veterinary, while administering
food, water and shelter to various species. This timely and
kind-hearted gesture has saved the lives of countless birds.

Recognition

Coromandel’s Effort gets Applauded

It’s a proud moment for Coromandel International when United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP), which currently works in nearly 170
countries and territories, came forward to shoot a documentary about various
species inhabiting the wetlands of Coromandel - Kakinada ‘Birds Paradise’.
In other words, it is a direct recognition achieved for the tremendous hard
work and maintenance of the ‘Birds Paradise’, which today is attracting birds
of different species from places as far away as Siberia and Arctic. While this
recognition comes as a feather in the cap, it also serves as an impetus in
enhancing the capabilities and facilities of the Paradise to accommodate more
diverse species.
Coromandel International is taking every necessary step to make its ‘Birds
Paradise’ a one-of-its-kind.

Overview
UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and
the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. It helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills,
partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.
UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:
• Sustainable development
• Democratic governance and peace-building
• Climate and disaster resilience

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Thanks to EGREE Foundation! At Coromandel - Kakinada plant, our We consider the migratory birds visiting
Coromandel - Kakinada plant primary aim is to produce fertilisers for our premises from different countries as
today has transformed into the farmers for agricultural purposes. We ‘GUESTS’ of Coromandel - Kakinada plant.
largest breeding site in the East have a systematic development plan of ‘Birds Paradise’ inside the fertiliser
Godavari district for a number of Green Belt & Water bodies around our plant premises is a testimony for how
feathered species, including the plant areas. As part of this development, ‘Industry & Environment’ can co-exist in a
Grey Heron and Painted Storks. we have approached EGREE Foundation. sustainable manner.

EGREE and its partners helped EGREE experts have assisted us in ‘Birds Paradise’ is the result of a strategic
Coromandel convert its green belt building this ‘Birds Paradise’, transforming and long term approach of Coromandel
into a breeding site for numerous our dreams into a reality. International to create a conducive
local and migratory bird species. environment for the thriving of the
Mr. K Sankaranarayanamoorthi feathered species.
Mr. Sameer Goel Ex-Senior Associate VP - Manufacturing
Managing Director Coromandel International Limited, Mr. M Gnanasundaram
Coromandel International Limited Kakinada Associate VP & Head - Manufacturing
Coromandel International, Limited,
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Testimonials

We are glad that EGREE scientists helped We are teaching Coromandel EGREE has really helped us to identify
Coromandel employees to document employees on how to monitor the bio-diversity existing in the
various bird species living in their premises. the area and properly document premises. We can proudly say that
various species. This will assist them our ‘Birds Paradise’ today is home to
We suggested Coromandel International, in maintaining the environment well. 97 species of birds.
instead of filling up the total water-logged
area to make long bunds, rather plant Mr. P S Selvam Mr. P V Rao
water-logging resistant species so that the Conservation Biologist Senior Manager - EHS
area can be converted into a green belt. EGREE Foundation Coromandel International Limited
Kakinada
Mr. B S S Prasad
Member Secretary
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board

Coromandel Kakinada Team

Mr. PVN Venu Gopal Mr. VNM Satyanarayana Mr. M Murthy Raju Mr. G H Phanendra Kumar

Senior Manager - Civil, Manager - Civil Projects, Assistant Manager - Green Belt, Assistant Manager - EHS
Coromandel - Kakinada Coromandel - Kakinada Coromandel - Kakinada Coromandel - Kakinada

EGREE Team

Mr. JSN Murthy, IFS Dr. Nandani Salaria, IFS Mr. Anant Shankar, IFS Mr. Tulasi Rao

CCF, Rajahmundry Circle & DFO (T), Kakinada & DFO (WL), Rajamahendravarm & EGREE Foundation
CEO, EGREE Foundation Addl. CEO, EGREE Foundation Addl. CEO, EGREE Foundation State Project Co-ordinator

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The Team

Coromandel & EGREE

Coromandel - Kakinada plant’s employees come from
different backgrounds. Therefore, the employees had
to walk the extra mile to learn and understand the various
environmental workings in order to effectively step into the
shoes of an environmentalist. As a result of these hard-working
individuals, the Coromandel - Kakinada ‘Birds Paradise‘
houses a diverse variety of birds and acts as the perfect spot
for birds to visit and breed.
EGREE foundation too has donned its role to perfection in
honing the skills of these individuals to duly take care of
the Paradise. The entire team worked tirelessly burning the
midnight oil to bring this project to life.

The Way Forward

Coromandel’s Conservation & Commitment

Looking at the colossal success of this project, Coromandel International is inclined
to journey in the direction of preserving the bio-diversity. The ‘Birds Paradise’
stands as an evidence that the company is committed towards performing its bit to
safeguard the various species of the feathered species.

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About Company

Coromandel International Limited, India’s
second largest Phosphatic fertiliser player,
is in the business of Fertilisers, Speciality
Nutrients, Crop Protection and Rural Retail.
The company manufactures a wide range of
fertilisers, making it a leader in its addressable
markets. In its endeavour to be a complete
plant nutrition solutions company, Coromandel
has also introduced a range of Speciality
Nutrient products comprising water soluble
fertilisers and micro nutrients. Coromandel is
also pioneer in marketing Organic Fertilisers.
The crop protection business has wide range of
technicals, which the company also exports to
various countries. Coromandel has a pan India
presence for distribution of these products,
besides its own Retail outlets. Coromandel has
ventured into the Retail business and has set up
close to 800 rural retail centres in the states of
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. The
company clocked a turnover of 10,250 crores
during FY 2016-17. Coromandel was voted
as one of the top ten greenest companies in
India by TERI, reflecting its commitment to the
environment and society. Coromandel is a part
of the INR 300 billion Murugappa Group.

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Bird Picture’s: Actual site & ‘Bird Description’ Source: Internet

Coromandel International Limited

‘Coromandel House’, 1-2-10, Sardar Patel Road
Secunderabad 500 003, Telangana, India.
Corporate Identity Number: L24120TG1961PLC000892
e-mail: [email protected]
www.coromandel.biz

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