Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary located on western tip of the Island of Chorao along the river Mandovi Goa, in India. The size of the sanctuary is 1.78 km². The area is covered with a thick layer of mangrove forests where one can find many different kinds of birds and animals, including species such as the mudskipper and the black drongo. The sanctuary is named after Dr. Salim Ali, an Indian ornithologist.

References

* [http://userpages.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/thattekad.shtml Trip Report]
* [http://goacentral.com/Goawildlifesanctuary/chorao.htm Goa Central]
* [http://www.all-indiatravel.com/goa/salim-ali-bird-sanctuary-wildlife.html all-indiatravel.com]


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