Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Saint Louis lies on the southeastern bank of River Senegal, to the north east of Saint Louis, one of the biggest colonial towns in Senegal. Excursions to the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Saint Louis is one of the most interesting things to do in Saint Louis as it is one of the bird sanctuaries in the world, with the richest collection of birds. It is one of the eminent spots of sightseeing in Saint Louis.
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary is mainly a wetland habitat, which is very popular to the migratory species, many of which have crossed the Sahara Desert. There are 400 species of birds but the most common species are those of pelicans and flamingos. The Aquatic Warblers are also of obvious sight as they migrate from Europe and this park is the most important, probably the only wintering site for them. Djoudj National Park is an extraordinary oasis of freshness and tranquility in the south of the Langue de Barbarie National Park, a shelter for birds and sea turtles, which gather here to breed.
The Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Saint Louis has been designated as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO since 1971. The Sanctuary stands to be the world's third ornithological park and is located 60 kilometers north of Saint-Louis. This park occupies over 120 square kilometers and includes part of the river, and many lakes, basins, and marshes.
The Sanctuary is a small part of the wide delta floodplain of the Senegal River, the second largest river in West Africa which acts as the demarcation line between the Sahara and the Sahel and forms an important ecological barrier on the desert edge. The climate prevailing in the region is of semi-arid Sahelian type with alternate wet and dry seasons, tempered by the ocean and sea wind.
The area covered by the park is about 6000 hectares. The gentle, undulated dunes at the mouth of the river, the lakes, the canals, fords and sand banks offer shelter to the ducks, flamingos and cormorants. Flights of fighting stilts and herons team up in this habitation soaked up and nourished by the river floods.
During November to April about three million birds visit this place. This area is also inhabited by a wide range of wild life, comprising of the crocodiles, wild boars and many more.
So, plan for the Saint Louis Travel and visit this incredible piece of Paradise.
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