Maguri Beel- Beel is the Local name for a Lake. Maguri Beel is famous for Birds. Maguri Beel is a place where you have a very close view of thousands of Migratory birds. Maguri Beel located just outside the Dibru Saikhowa National Park. Maguri Beel is located in the south bank of the Dibru River, which is a channel of the mighty Brahmaputra River. The Dibru Saikhowa National Park is located in the northern bank of the Dibru River. The Beel is connected to the Dibru River by a system of channels and is very rich in aquatic life. Since the area is not protected, it is heavily used for fishing and grass collecting. However, it is still very rich in biodiversity and is important for conservation of waterfowl and grassland birds. The boat ride on the mighty Brahmaputra gives one an opportunity to have a glimpse of many migratory birds. The sunset view is not to be missed. For more birds one can visit the Maguri Beel in small boat where one can enjoy the bird’s of one’s lifetime. Winter season is best for visiting here and Brahmaputra river view is awsome in the evening.
List of birds Maguri Beel
Striated Grassbird, Little Cormorant, Little Grebe, Asian Openbill Stork, Purple Swamphen, Little Ringed Plover, Bar-headed Goose, White wagtail, Yellow Wagtail, Citrine Wagtail, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Widgeon, Garganey, Gadwall, Mallard, Northern Lapwing, Grey-headed Lapwing, Little Egret, Intermediate Egret, Indian Pond Heron, Bronze-winged Jacana, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Pied Harrier, Barn Swallow, Wood Sandpiper, Indian Roller, White-breasted Kingfisher and many more.
Best time to visit: November to March
