Resources The sanctuary boasts a well-equipped Nature Research Centre which is available for public use, so that tourists and locals alike can gain further insight into animal and bird life on the mudflats amidst the rare and fragile eco-system created by the mangroves. There is also a three storeyed watchtower that keen observers can use to observe bird life at three levels, below canopy level, at canopy level and above canopy level.
The local boatmen are available to take visitors through the canals in dugout canoes that can move easily through the shallow waters at low tide, and give the visitors an impressively close up view of marsh life at its finest. Additionally there is a boat tour organized at high tide by the forest department which takes about 9 people at a time. Whether or not you are a keen ornithologist and biologist, a trip to the sanctuary is not unrewarding as the life and eco-system are rare and beautiful aspects of nature that everyone enjoys experiencing.
Additionally, there is no need to walk around but rather one can enjoy a leisurely canoe-trip round the shady marshes of the island of Chorao. All exploring has to be done by boats, as there are no roads. The vegetation here is thick and one can often see low lying bird nests and huge bats that hang from treetops.
The sanctuary is open all year round but the best time to visit it is when the migratory birds arrive during November to February. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. Information Entertainment and Night Life. Would you also like to post a review for Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary? Post a Review No, Thanks! User Rating:. HappyTrips Editors. Spread in an area of acres, the sanctuary is covered with a thick mangrove forest, which is usually a natural nesting ground of birds.
Different varieties of swallows, bulbuls, kingfishers, swans, woodpeckers, hornbills, etc. The sanctuary has 1km-long pathway on which one can walk as close as possible to see the natural habitat of birds, without disturbing them.
One can also choose to hire a boat and go around the place. Abhijeet Deshpande. An island and its mangrove habitat salt tolerant trees and shrubs perhaps make for that perfect setting to spot birds. Coastal birds and crocodiles make for a curious combination to pursue in this unique forest of Goa. Tourist can get a panoramic view of the area at the canopy level, below canopy level and above canopy level of the vegetation.
It is located at the Charoa Island. To reach this sanctuary, tourists can take a bus or taxi to the Ribandar ferry wharf. From here, they can cross the Mandovi River via ferry to reach the Chorao Island.
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