As of today, out of season, returns ~November. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (Parc national des oiseaux du Djoudj) hosts one of West Africa's largest colonial breeding sites for pelicans.
Thousands of Great White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) and Pink-backed Pelicans (Pelecanus rufescens) nest on riverine islands and reedbeds, forming dense colonies that are best observed from shallow-draft boats.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Djoudj Visitor Wharf / Main Park Entrance (Embarcadère du PNOD) |
| Pelican colony approach (Grande Ile / pelican nesting islets) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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