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.

We like to thank photographer bluechaos for sharing his experience.

egret seen at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in goa

woolly‑necked‑stork  looking for snails in Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

indian common eagle looking for prey in Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

great egret waiting for fish in swamp at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary , goa

Indian cormorant at Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Goa

Brahminy Kite seen at Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Goa

Green Sandpiper at the muddy shores of Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Snowy egret in flight at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary