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Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
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Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
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Senegal
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Senegal

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About Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary as the name suggests is a reserved area for various birds located in Senegal. The site is located on the southeast bank of the Senegal river. It is spread in an area of 160 kilometers square. The park was established in April 1971 and became a World Heritage Site in 1981. It was removed from the list of World Heritage Site in 2006. It could be visited all days of the week between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

  • About 400 species of birds could be seen in the Sanctuary including pelicans and flamingos.
    About 400 species of birds could be seen in the Sanctuary including pelicans and flamingos.
  • According to the expert bird watchers, aquatic warblers also lives in the park which is migrated from Europe, though it is not commonly visible.
    According to the expert bird watchers, aquatic warblers also lives in the park which is migrated from Europe, though it is not commonly visible.
  • The invasion of the giant Salvinia plant caused a threat to the native vegetation of the park.
  • The park also provides a home to wild animals alongside more than a million birds who find shelter here.
    The park also provides a home to wild animals alongside more than a million birds who find shelter here.
  • It is an oasis and provides a wetland which is preferred by the migrating birds that had just crossed the Sahara. The wetland area is also inhabited by a number of crocodiles and manatees.
    It is an oasis and provides a wetland which is preferred by the migrating birds that had just crossed the Sahara. The wetland area is also inhabited b
  • There is a great threat of water pollution in the Senegal River which is ultimately affecting the food chain of the reserve. Also, the construction of the dam affects the water balance of the area. The reduced water level has also decreased the number of bird colonies. For all these reasons the site was removed from the list of World Heritage Sites.
    There is a great threat of water pollution in the Senegal River which is ultimately affecting the food chain of the reserve. Also, the construction of

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