The beautiful Mangrove Wetland is the home of the exotic Scarlet Ibis and 186 other species of bird wildlife, egrets, Herons, and wading birds are seen on the mud bars. Spectacled caimen basking in the sun; Silky anteaters on mangroves trees. The most memorable sight however, is the Scarlet Ibis returning to roost on
the mangrove tree.As the sun sets,thousands of birds return from feeding grounds to roost for the night. Visitors are mesmerized by the transformation of mangrove trees into living Christmas trees.
Tour operator and wildlife
photographer/ornithologist, Winston Nanan yesterday received this year's Environmental Award from the Hindu Prachaar Kendra during the annual "Ganga Dhaara" festival, Blanchisseuse.
