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DR. SALIM ALI BIRD SANCTUARY
Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is the only bird sanctuary in Goa. It is basically an estuarine mangrove
habitat that is nestled at the western tip of the Chorao Island along the river Mandovi. It was
established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1988. The bird sanctuary is named after Dr Salim Ali, India’s
famous ornithologist.
Flora
Vegetation type: mostly Mangrove Scrub forest
Major species: red mangrove, white mangrove, etc
Fauna
Crocodiles, jackals, flying foxes, plankton, prawns, shrimps and different small fishes
Avian Fauna
Migratory birds: Pintail ducks, coots, purple moorhen, mallards, etc Resident species: Herons, kingfisher, purple sun bird, baya, grey-headed myna, redshank, lapwing, pheasant-tailed jacana, etc
Getting There
The nearest airport, bus and railway terminals are located in Panaji. From Panaji one can board a bus, taxi or auto to reach the Ribandar ferry dock. From Ribandar ferry wharf, a ferry has to be hired to sail across the Mandovi River to the Chorao Island ferry wharf. From here the Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is within walking distance.
Tourist Information
Almost the entire bird sanctuary is covered with mangrove swamps and is intersected with water channel networks. Hence, there are no staying, trekking or safari ride facilities for the tourists inside the sanctuary. The best way to explore the Dr Salim Ali sanctuary is through hired boats, which is allowed only during the high tides. However some creeks and canoes can be accessed even during low tides. A watch-tower has been put up in the sanctuary to enable the visitors to have a bird’s eye view of the sanctuary.
Permission has to be obtained from the Chief Wild Life Warden, Forest Department, Junta House, Panaji, for entering the reserve. Do not imitate birds’ call as it can annoy or disturb them. Tourists can also visit the Nature Interpretation Centre, situated at sanctuary’s entry point. For necessary information and resource material one has to contact the Range Forest Office, stationed at Campal, in Panaji, Goa
Additional Information
Address: Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Chorao Island, Panaji, Goa-403001.
Area: 1.8 sq. km.
Ideal Time to visit: October to March
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Flora
Vegetation type: mostly Mangrove Scrub forest
Major species: red mangrove, white mangrove, etc
Fauna
Crocodiles, jackals, flying foxes, plankton, prawns, shrimps and different small fishes
Avian Fauna
Migratory birds: Pintail ducks, coots, purple moorhen, mallards, etc Resident species: Herons, kingfisher, purple sun bird, baya, grey-headed myna, redshank, lapwing, pheasant-tailed jacana, etc
Getting There
The nearest airport, bus and railway terminals are located in Panaji. From Panaji one can board a bus, taxi or auto to reach the Ribandar ferry dock. From Ribandar ferry wharf, a ferry has to be hired to sail across the Mandovi River to the Chorao Island ferry wharf. From here the Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is within walking distance.
Tourist Information
Almost the entire bird sanctuary is covered with mangrove swamps and is intersected with water channel networks. Hence, there are no staying, trekking or safari ride facilities for the tourists inside the sanctuary. The best way to explore the Dr Salim Ali sanctuary is through hired boats, which is allowed only during the high tides. However some creeks and canoes can be accessed even during low tides. A watch-tower has been put up in the sanctuary to enable the visitors to have a bird’s eye view of the sanctuary.
Permission has to be obtained from the Chief Wild Life Warden, Forest Department, Junta House, Panaji, for entering the reserve. Do not imitate birds’ call as it can annoy or disturb them. Tourists can also visit the Nature Interpretation Centre, situated at sanctuary’s entry point. For necessary information and resource material one has to contact the Range Forest Office, stationed at Campal, in Panaji, Goa
Additional Information
Address: Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Chorao Island, Panaji, Goa-403001.
Area: 1.8 sq. km.
Ideal Time to visit: October to March
© Arked
