Several families, especially those with school children, gathered in Sullurpeta town to enjoy the Flamingo Festival 2026 and watch migratory birds. These birds arrive in November to lay eggs and leave by the end of winter. The Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, known for spot-billed pelicans, was the main attraction. The government school ground in Sullurpeta hosted the opening session and cultural programs. Other busy spots included the Environmental Education Centre at Atakanithippa, Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, and Bheemunivaripalem boating area near the backwaters. Visitors came from Tirupati, Nellore, Annamayya, Kadapa, Chittoor, and even from cities like Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Hema Sri, a student from Zilla Parishad High School at Urandur, said she was "thrilled to see thousands of birds perched on shrubs in the swamp forest." She also appreciated "the availability of makeshift toilets at all venues." The district administration provided free bus rides between the locations. However, visitors found transport tough due to the wide distance between sites, especially the Bheemunivaripalem boating point near the Tamil Nadu border.