Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary

Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Sajnekhali wildlife Sanctuary entrance
Map showing the location of Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary
Location within West Bengal
LocationWest Bengal, India
Coordinates22°07′26″N 88°49′53″E / 22.1238°N 88.8313°E / 22.1238; 88.8313[1]
Area362 km2 (140 sq mi)
Established1976
www.wildbengal.com/urls/pa_san_sajnekhali.htm

Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary is a 362 km2 area in the northern part of the Sundarbans delta in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India. It is located at the confluence of the Matla and Gumdi rivers.[2] The area is mainly mangrove scrub, forest and swamp. It was set up as a sanctuary in 1976. It is home to a rich population of different species of wildlife, such as water fowl, heron, pelican, spotted deer, rhesus macaques, wild boar, tigers, water monitor lizards, fishing cats, otters, Olive ridley turtle, crocodiles, Batagur terrapins, and migratory birds. The ideal place for nature lovers to observe wild animals from a height is the Sajnekhali Watchtower.[3]

Transport

Sajnekhali is situated 130 km from Kolkata. Canning is the nearest railway station of it. Ferry service towards Sajnekhali is available from Gosaba. Rented boat or motor launch can be hired for Basanti or Gadkhali.

  • A white backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis) spotted at Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
    A white backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis) spotted at Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Imperial Green Pigeon (Ducula aenea) spotted at Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
    Imperial Green Pigeon (Ducula aenea) spotted at Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
  • A Great Egret (Casmerodius albus) spotted at Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
    A Great Egret (Casmerodius albus) spotted at Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
  • A Little Heron (Butorides striatus) spotted at Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
    A Little Heron (Butorides striatus) spotted at Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Common iora Female at Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
    Common iora Female at Sajnakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
  • View of Sajnekhali sanctuary
    View of Sajnekhali sanctuary

References

  1. ^ "Sajnakhali Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net. Archived from the original on 6 March 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  2. ^ "Wildlife Wing :: Directorate of Forests Govt. of West Bengal". www.wildbengal.com. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary, Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary Wildlife Tour Packages, Photos, Videos, How to Reach". www.wildlifetourpackages.net. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
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