About Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
A mangrove sanctuary on Chorão island, reached by ferry from Ribandar. Walk the boardwalk or ask local boatmen about a slow canoe trip early in the morning for kingfishers, herons and a parade of mudskippers.
Good to know
- Why go: Mangrove birding.
- Best time: Oct–Mar, just after sunrise.
- Good for: nature, wildlife, quiet, family, adventure.
- North Goa is the livelier half of the coast: cafés, nightlife, markets and water sports.
- Tip: Swim only between the lifeguard flags, never after dark or after a drink, and never in the monsoon sea (June–September).
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