Goa being a coastal state enjoys a unique combination of nature's endowment, a diversity of its coastal habitat characterized by a variety of landforms like beaches, estuaries, islands and lagoons. Located along the Midwest coast of India, Goa is flanked by the rugged Western Ghats in the east and the vast expanse of Arabian Sea on the west. Always a popular destination for conventional resort tourist, Goa now witnesses an upsurge in eco-tourism, the mangrove related eco-tourism enterprise such as backwater cruises, bird watching and crocodile safari of Cumbarjua canal, the mangroves swamps of Chorao, one of the largest Island at the mouth of river Mandovi and also the site of Goa's only protected areas for birds, Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. Bird Watching In Goa is a unique experience. Get information related to bird watching in Goa from Goa Hub.
Beira Mar is one of the hot spots for bird watchers. On can spot more than 40 species of birds here, some being White-throated Kingfisher, Green Bee-eaters, Blue-tailed Bee-eaters, female Asian Koel, Rose-ringed Parakeets, Spotted Owlet, Rock Doves, Oriental Turtle Doves, Black Kites, White Rumped Munia and many more.
Trailing in Goa
The mere mention of Goa brings images of sylvan beaches, tall palms and the splashing blue sea hitting the beaches. The beauty and glamour of Goa never fails to mesmerize the tourists. However, the beaches and woods of Goa are also a favorite among the birdwatching enthusiasts and nature lovers. It is a treat for those who do not only wish to laze around on the beaches but would like to explore the interiors of the region in search of some of the most rare and colorful species of birds exclusively found in this region. The most remarkable feature of Goa that attracts several bird watchers is that it provides the right opportunity to observe coastal migratory bird life along with the resident birds. This allows the bird watcher to observe large number of species of birds with a very small radius.
The best time to venture out for bird watching in Goa is early in the morning and in the evenings till sunset. The beaches are the ideal areas to observe birds like Brahminy Kites, Whitebellied Sea Eagle and various species of gulls, plovers and terns and numerous species of migratory ducks and geese. Apart from these, the other species of birds that birdwatchers can observe are the Steppe Eagle, Lesser adjutant Stork, Siberian Stone Chat and all the usual terrestrial birds observed in the woodlands and forests. It is necessary that bird watchers have a good pair of binoculars, a field guide on birds and if possible a bird expert who can spot and identify the birds immediately. Some of the best places for bird watching in Goa include the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Chaporni Estuary, Mollem Wildlife Sanctuary and the Castlerock Sanctaury.
