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 Goa
is a birdwatcher's paradise with almost 350 different species
of birds making it one of the most sought after destinations
for the avid bird lovers. Bird watching is catching up fast
as a major wildlife leisure activity in India and Goa is counted
as one of the most favored place to enjoy this activity.
Goa Bird Watching is all about a quality time spent in
the lap of nature with incredible varieties of feathered friends.
One can derive immense pleasure just by watching the white
bellied eagle swoop down to catch a fish or the kingfisher
displaying its bright blue and green plumage and snatching
tiny fish and tadpoles from the water. The incredible variety
of the birdlife in Goa not only makes for an exciting Goa Bird Watching experience but also interests the ornithologists.
Bird watching in Goa enables you to spot the birds in their
natural habitat and watch their free movements and understand
their behavior. Goa Bird Watching has made its foray into the
domain of adventure sports and the bird enthusiasts often
see it as an exploration of the world of the birds. But to
a casual bird lover, birding is inexpensive and satisfying
activity.
The bird species found in Goa thrives in diverse habitats
that range from the sandy beaches, rocky shores, estuaries
and mangrove swamps to the coastal marshes and freshwater
wetlands. Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary deserves a special
mention. You will get to spot the majority of coastal birds
inhabiting Goa, at this place. The other popular locales for
bird watching in Goa include Bagam, Morjim, Saligao Springs,
Charao Island and Mayem Lake. Morjim is the best place to
watch waders, gulls and terns. At the Saligao Springs you
can expect to catch a glimpse of the some forest species.
Carambolim, Santa Cruz marshes and Dona Paula plateau are
also the favorite haunts of a number of bird species.
Goa-Travel.com is an international travel site and a repository
of useful information on Bird Watching in Goa and on other
exotic places in Goa and around the globe.
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