 Spread over an area of about 2.23 km2, the sanctuary is located in and around the Attiveri reservoir.The part of the sanctuary surrounding the reservoir has riverine and deciduous forests.Birds inhabiting this area include cattle egret, Indian and little cormorants, black-headed ibis, Eurasian spoonbill, pied and white-throated kingfishers, Indian grey hornbill and barn swallow.