Nature has generously provided favorable conditions for the Mekong Delta to develop ecological forests where birds can live, develop, and reproduce. Located in the southernmost part of Vietnam, Ca Mau province is a perfect destination, a wonderful habitat for bird species. In this post, Vietdreamtravel will share with you some of the famous bird parks in this province.
Ngoc Hien bird sanctuary
Ngoc Hien is the southernmost rural district in the Mui Ca Mau Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve. The bird sanctuary is an ecotourism site that conducts research on birds in its well-protected natural environment.
It is one of the largest natural bird sanctuaries in the country, with a natural area of 130ha. This bird sanctuary has the Bay Hap river and canal system running across the region, surrounded by abundant green vegetation year-round, creating a safe ecological shelter for the birds.
Lam Vien Bird Park
Lam Vien 19/5, also known as the Cultural Park, is two km west of the city center. It covers 18 hectares and features entertainment and cultural structures, including statues, gardens, fishponds, and silt houses. Interestingly, the bird garden is located in the inner city, but it is separate from the noisy outside.
According to information from the Bac Lieu Bird Park Management Board (a unit under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development), this bird garden has existed for more than a century and is a typical mangrove forest in the region. Due to the East Sea’s alluvial processes, the ecosystem here is highly diverse, creating favorable conditions for many flora and fauna species, especially wild birds.
Lam Vien Bird Park has around 104 plant species and 250 animal species, including 109 wild bird species. Also, 27 species of flora and fauna are listed in Vietnam’s and the world’s Red Books.
Dominant in the upper layers of the forest are date palm trees (60%), while the lower vegetation cover consists of grass and tangled vines.
In addition to folk games such as cycling over bridges, swinging rope, slapping fish ponds, and canoe racing, visitors can also explore Bac Lieu Bird Park by electric car. While sitting in the car, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the bird garden’s shore.
Tu Na Bird Park
Tu Na Bird Park is located in cluster 9 on an island in the heart of Nam Can town. From Nam Can town, visitors can choose a motorbike or a motorboat to reach the park.
Tourists traveling by motorbike can head toward National Highway 1A to the center of Ca Mau, about 2 km, to reach Cai Nai pier. Then, you will cross the boat and turn left, following a small road for around 2-3 km; you will reach Tu Na Bird Park.
From here, you will be able to sit on boats or canoes to visit the green bird garden in the immense stream of water. Tu Na Bird Park was formed for nearly 20 years on an area of 25 hectares and is expanding more and more, owned by Mr. Nguyen Hoang Na. The bird park has planted forests and developed forest areas to attract birds to live there.
There are more than 120,000 types of birds belonging to many diverse and rich species such as Pelicans, painted storks, grey-headed swamphens, crow pheasants, Parrots … You can also see the nests of young birds on the tree trails; small birds timidly peek in the nest and wait for the mother bird to bring food. The journey to discover Tu Na Bird Park will bring visitors to many interesting experiences that modern cities do not have.
Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary
Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary, also known as Bac Lieu Bird Garden, is one of the most famous nature reserves in the Mekong Delta. Located about 6 km from the center of Bac Lieu Ward, Ca Mau Province, towards the sea, it is considered the “green lung” of Bac Lieu with its rich and diverse mangrove forest ecosystem. The bird sanctuary covers an area of about 385 hectares, including valuable primary forests that are preserved almost intact.
The sanctuary is home to tens of thousands of birds of many species, including egrets, herons, storks, pelicans, and many rare birds listed in the Vietnamese Red Book. Every year, especially during the breeding season from about May to October, flocks of birds from all over fly in to nest, creating a vibrant and lively natural scene. The chirping of birds blends with the forest’s vast greenery, giving visitors a sense of relaxation and closeness to nature.
The most captivating moment at Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary is at sunset, when thousands of birds simultaneously fly back to their nests. Against the backdrop of the sunset-colored sky, flocks of birds follow each other, creating a stunning natural spectacle that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who sees it. Besides birdwatching, visitors can also explore the mangrove ecosystem, observe many unique plant and animal species, and enjoy the fresh air of this coastal region.
Bird Parks in Ca Mau
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