Natural Senegal

Djoudj

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Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary covers wetlands habitats that are staging and wintering areas for migrating birds that have just crossed the Sahara.

From September to April, an estimated 1.5 million migrants pass through, joining a dense population of resident breeding birds. Of over 350 species of birds, the most visible are white pelicans and pink flamingos. A wide range of other wildlife also inhabits the park, including jackals, crocodiles, gazelles and manatees.

Community Perspective: The site is best visited on a half-day tour from Saint-Louis, see Jarek’s review for the specifics.

Site Info

Official Information
Full Name
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (ID: 25)
Country
Senegal
Status
Inscribed 1981 Site history
History of Djoudj
2006: Removed from Danger list
2000: In Danger
Threat by the introduced species Salvinia molesta
1988: Removed from Danger list
1984: In Danger
threatened by a large hydro-agricultural project
1981: Inscribed
Inscribed
1980: Deferred
1979: Deferred
Bureau - lack of documentation or Info
1978: Deferred
Bureau - More info needed on possible dam construction
Type
Natural
Criteria
  • vii
  • x
Links
UNESCO
whc.unesco.org
Official
Related
All Links
UNESCO.org
Official Website
Related Resources
News Article

Community Information

  • Community Category
  • Wildlife habitat: Fauna
Travel Information
Seasonal WHS
Seasonal WHS
"The Sanctuary is closed for three months of the year because of the impossibility …
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News
theguardian.com 28/01/2021
More than 700 pelicans found dead …

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