Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Named after India’s legendary ornithologist, this estuarine sanctuary is Goa’s only dedicated bird reserve.
Located at the western tip of Chorao Island and stretching over 178 hectares of mangroves, this sanctuary is home to:
- Over 400 species of birds
- Crabs, mudskippers, and the rare Teleotanais indianis
- Mangrove trees like Rhizophora and Avicennia
🕒 Best time to visit: October to March, at dawn or dusk
🛶 Access only by boat — with guides like Uday for the best experience
“While the lovely valley teems with mist around me, the midday sun glistens on the dense canopy of Chorao’s trees — a quiet world where birds reign and nature whispers through every leaf.”
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