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Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary | Bird Sanctuaries In Goa

Dr. Salim Ali Bird sanctuary is one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in India. It has been named after the famous ornithologist of India, Dr. Salim Ali. This bird sanctuary is one of the smallest bird sanctuaries in Goa and is spread over an area of just 1.8 square kilometers.

Even though it is small, it has a variety of species of birds and plants. Numerous tourists visit this sanctuary to observe the delightful winged creatures.

Dr. Salim Ali bird sanctuary houses not just local but exotic migratory birds as well. In order to visit this sanctuary, one must seek the permission of Chief Wild Life Warden, Forest Department of Panaji.

Wildlife Sanctuaries In Goa - The Dr.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary has been named after the renowned ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali, and it is unique in its own way.

The flora here consists of the rare mangrove shrub is found only along the banks of the Mandovi and Mapusa rivers and along the Cumbarjua canal.

The unique feature of the mangrove is that it supports some varieties of fish and insects which fall at the bottom of the ecosystem.

Here it deserves a mention that mangrove vegetation is one of the most productive vegetations.

Wildlife Sanctuaries In Goa - Though Dr.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary lies in a small area of 1.8 square kilometres, it is home to many species of birds and some wild animals as well.

Including the migratory birds there are about 400 species of birds seen at the Dr.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. One can sometimes catch a glimpse of wild jackals, foxes, crocodiles and flying foxes.

Some of the rare sightings have been of panthers feasting on its prey and tigers drinking water from a water hole.

All these animals are seen here due to the dense forest and the Mandovi river water, which acts as the chief source of drinking water for these animals.

Wildlife Sanctuaries In Goa - To visit the sanctuary, you have to get permission form the chief wildlife warden, at the forest department at Panaji.

The sanctuary is open throughout the year, but is best avoided during the monsoon when it can get rather dangerous due to the rough sea. And in the summer it's too hot and humid.

The sanctuary has a network of water channels and movement is restricted due to high tide.

If one wants to travel by boats one can take small canoes, which can move through the creeks even during low tide.

The Dr.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary has a watch tower to see the birds and some interesting and rare winter migratory birds here include coots and pintails.

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