Owls of Dang Forest (Purna Wildlife Sanctuary) in Gujarat - Birds of Western Ghats Ep:2

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Purna Wildlife Sanctuary is nearly 160 sq kms and home to 139 species of birds, 116 species of Spiders and 700 species of plants. Purna River is the major lifeline river here apart from 4 other rivers. This sanctuary has thick forest cover of teak and bamboo. It has a tropical climate with moderate to heavy rainfall.

Purna Wildlife Sanctuary is shared between 4 major districts - Dang, Navsari and Tapi District of Gujarat and Nandurbar District in Maharashtra.

Dang Forest which is broken into two zones - North Zone near Ahwa and South Zone near Waghai. Famous Vansda National Park is part of South Zone falling in Navsari District. In ancient Scriptures Dang is known as Danda Aranyaka, meaning 'Bamboo forest'.

One can Find 11 species of Owls as below:

1. Forest Owlet
2. Jungle Owlet
3. Spotted Owlet
4. Mottled Wood Owl.
5. Brown Wood Owl.
6. Brown Fish Owl.
7. Brown Boobook (Hawk Owl).
8. Indian Scops Owl
9. Oriental Scops Owl.
10. Eagle Owl.
11. Barn Owl

Malabar Trogon is also available here.

Forest Owlets are endemic to the forests of central India. It is listed as Endangered Specie with population estimated at less than 1,000 individuals. It is threatened foremost by deforestation. It is one of the major attraction here for birders.

During monsoon, innumerable natural waterfalls are formed which is a major attraction for locals, tourists & adventure lovers.

94% population of Dang is Scheduled Tribe which was once ruled by the 5 royal Bhill kings.

Their royal stature is still recognised by an agreement made during the British Raj. As per the treaty signed in 1842 the British were allowed to use the forests and their natural products against which they had to pay around 3,000 silver coins to the five kings. Currently the kings receive a monthly political pension by the Government of India annually during Holi.

Many species are considered as locally extinct such as the Bengal tiger, Giant Squirrel, Indian Gaur and Jungle Bush quail. While specie such as Rusty Spotted Cat was first observed in 1991.

Having a guide is extremely important to roam in the dense team and bamboo forest. You can connect with Vipulbhai who is a local guide and only birding guide available in this area. His contact number is 93138 76711 / 9408680017. Please note that in the Mahal forest region network doesn’t work so you may to drop whatsapp or sms to them with your enquiry and they will respond you back at the earliest when they are in network.

Accommodation is available at Mahal Eco Campsite and booking is done online on forest website - https://mahalcampsite.com/
Contact details of forest is - 094090 37166
You can reach Dang Forest via Surat (Vyara Road) or through Navsari (via Ahwa).


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