Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is an estuarine mangrove habitat which is
declared as a bird sanctuary and located on western tip of the
Island of Chorao along the river Mandovi, Goa, in India. The sanctuary is
named after Salim Ali, the eminent Indian ornithologist.
The
sanctuary and island are accessed by a ferry service running between Ribander
and Chorao. The sanctuary has a paved walk that runs between mangroves of Rhizophora mucronata, Avicennia officinalis and other species.
Flora and fauna
Several species of birds have been recorded and the common species
include the striated heron and western reef heron. Other
species that have been recorded include the little bittern, black bittern, red knot, jack snipe and pied avocet (on transient sandbanks).[1] The sanctuary is also host tomudskippers, fiddler crabs and other mangrove habitat
specialists. A species of crustacean Teleotanais indianis was described based on specimens
obtained in the sanctuary.
10 per person for Indians
10 per person for foreign tourists
25 per still camera
30 per camcorder
10 per person for foreign tourists
25 per still camera
30 per camcorder
All
days of the week
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
5 hours
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.
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.Flora
The sanctuary is rich in flora growth and one can see a thick covering of mangrove vegetation here. The flora cover is very fertile over here the mangrove ecology is considered to be the best for birds, fish and insects to multiply. They provide thick shelter for the birds and are their natural abodes.
Fauna
Here one can find local as well as migratory birds. The best time to see the migratory birds is right after the monsoons around the month of October to March. The weather is quite pleasant then and the birds come here in plenty. One can find kingfishers, pintails, coots, egrets, etc. among the birds. If you are observant you may also spot crocodiles, jackals and foxes.
Location: Chorao Island on the Mandovi River, Goa
Highlights: 400 species of birds, local and migratory
Best Time to Visit: October to March
How to Reach: From Panaji, one can take a cab, auto or bus till the Ribandar ferry dock and take a ferry across the Mandovi River to the island.
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.
Flora
The sanctuary is rich in flora growth and one can see a thick covering of mangrove vegetation here. The flora cover is very fertile over here the mangrove ecology is considered to be the best for birds, fish and insects to multiply. They provide thick shelter for the birds and are their natural abodes.
Fauna
Here one can find local as well as migratory birds. The best time to see the migratory birds is right after the monsoons around the month of October to March. The weather is quite pleasant then and the birds come here in plenty. One can find kingfishers, pintails, coots, egrets, etc. among the birds. If you are observant you may also spot crocodiles, jackals and foxes.
Highlights: 400 species of birds, local and migratory
Best Time to Visit: October to March
How to Reach: From Panaji, one can take a cab, auto or bus till the Ribandar ferry dock and take a ferry across the Mandovi River to the island.
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.
Flora
The sanctuary is rich in flora growth and one can see a thick covering of mangrove vegetation here. The flora cover is very fertile over here the mangrove ecology is considered to be the best for birds, fish and insects to multiply. They provide thick shelter for the birds and are their natural abodes.
Fauna
Here one can find local as well as migratory birds. The best time to see the migratory birds is right after the monsoons around the month of October to March. The weather is quite pleasant then and the birds come here in plenty. One can find kingfishers, pintails, coots, egrets, etc. among the birds. If you are observant you may also spot crocodiles, jackals and foxes.
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