Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

 


Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a mangrove habitat and is a paradise to every Bird watcher. It is located on Chorao Island in Tiswadi Taluka. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is also home to several exotic species apart from bird species that attract passionate bird watchers. I went there in December 2020 with my uncle and cousins. We planned an early morning trip since it is said that more birds are visible at that time.


We reached the Ribandar ferry wharf at 6:30 AM and took a ferry ride to Chorao Island. The sanctuary is within walking distance from the ferry wharf. You can either explore the park by walking or take a boat ride. We chose to take a boat ride through the mangroves and hired a guide who told us everything about the birds.




 We had also carried binoculars so that we could view the birds clearly, even though they were located at a distance. All along the route, we could hear the chirping sound and the melodious voices of different types of birds.


After the boat ride, we also had a walk inside the sanctuary. The walking track was nice and clean and was properly layed with tiles so that we could walk comfortably. The footpath was surrounded by a thick canopy of trees on both the sides. There were proper boards erected everywhere providing us with information along with pictures of the birds. 
It was worth walking the distance.





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  1. UnknownApril 10, 2021 at 1:09 PM

    One of d bestest places to watch birds if u r a bird lover like me😍😍❤️❤️❤️

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