Thursday, August 18, 2011

Djoudj Sanctuary

National Senegal the bird Djoudj Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It lies on the southeastern edge of the River Senegal in Senegal, north east of St-Louis. Provide a variety of wetland habitats which prove very popular with migrating birds. Located in the Senegal River delta, the Djoudj Sanctuary is a wetland of 16,000 ha, comprising a large lake surrounded by streams, ponds and backwaters. Establish a living but fragile sanctuary for some 1.5 million birds, such as the white pelican, purple heron, African Spoonbill, great egret and the cormorant. There are about 400 species of birds and other wildlife that inhabit the park. From Africa, let us sail our way of Oceania. 

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