Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary - Magnificent Nature Reserve
It is highly recommended that you visit the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary natural reserve if you are thinking about traveling to the western part of the riverine area. Here, you'll experience a revitalizing atmosphere brimming with the untamed splendor of the natural world. So let's discover the breathtaking scenery in the article that follows with Vietnam Budget Car Rental.
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How do you get to Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary?
You can select between taking a private car or taking a coach to go to the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary from Ho Chi Minh/Saigon:
- Coach: Companies such as Liên Hưng, Phương Trang, etc. operate coaches to Bac Lieu; tickets cost between 160k and 180k per person. You can catch one of these coaches at the Miền Đông or Miền Tây bus stations. You can take a motorbike or taxi to the bird refuge after you get to Bac Lieu!
- Private Car: Here's how to go from Saigon to the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary if you'd rather do it yourself: take the QL1A road to Bac Lieu Province. Proceed toward Nha Mat via the route designated for the late musician Cao Van Lau, after crossing the Kim Son Bridge (also known as the Quay Bridge), approximately 3 kilometers from the city center of Bac Lieu. After there, travelers turn right and proceed for about 3 km, passing the 30- 4 Canal on a strong concrete bridge. You will then have entered the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary, which is situated in the Hiệp Thành Commune of Bac Lieu Town.
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When is the best time to get to Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary?
May through October is the ideal time of year to visit the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary. Various bird species come here to nest during this time of year from various locations, resulting in a thriving, diverse, and dynamic ecosystem. Many bird species will have migrated to new areas by January.
The magnificent ecosystem of the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary
A remnant of the mangrove forest that is gradually separating from the East Sea due to natural sedimentation is the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary. It is home to about 46 bird species, including the well-known sarus crane and little egret, which are listed in the red book. It also has 150 animal species, including 58 fish species, 7 frog species, 10 mammal species, 8 reptile species, and several other creatures. Finally, it has 109 plant species that are divided into 90 genera and 46 families. The entire area is 385 hectares, including 19 hectares of primary forest. This rich and varied ecosystem of plants and animals has a high degree of biodiversity.
There are currently 181 species of plants in the bird sanctuary's vegetation system. Plants found in natural forests include cajeput trees, melaleucas, mangroves, and other species. These offer the primary habitat that many wild bird species depend on for their survival, nesting, and procreation.
Mangrove trees provide an ideal environment for avian species such as herons and storks to construct their nests in order to reproduce. Grey-breasted prinias and Asian golden weavers are among the species that are supported by melaleuca and eucalyptus trees. Plain prinias and other similar species can live and nest among cajeput and melaleuca trees during the mating season.
The Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary, perched atop observation towers, does, in fact, depict an intriguing natural corner of the southern region. These bird species' "home" is a varied plant community that includes a variety of species common to tropical forests, as well as mangroves, melaleucas, cajeput trees, and towering canopied trees like dipterocarps.
Together, these produce a verdant setting that is perfect for bird living. They appear to have a well-organized lifestyle, according to particular species-specific customs and each has its own domain. The medium-height tree branches are home to the nests of white and tiny egrets, while sarus cranes sit at the highest points.
Looking aloft as one makes their way through the forest, it's simple to see that stork and egret nests with eggs and fledglings are located in about every 4 to 5 trees. Mother birds take to the air, raising alarm sounds whenever human footsteps disturb the foliage, while their young birds look around warily, puzzled about what's going on.
Exploring Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary
For exploring the 5 km-long natural scenery, visitors to the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary can choose to rent a car for about 40,000 VND per person or go on a guided walking trip. In addition, visitors can watch the different bird species on either side of the sanctuary by taking a boat excursion.
When tourists arrive at the sanctuary in the afternoon, they may be treated to a unique and beautiful sight: the purple tones of the sinking sun mingling with the verdancy of far-off, ripe paddy fields. The various groups of birds flying back to their nests add to this vibrant canvas. They fly in a systematic manner; some arrange themselves into darting arrow formations, while others fly in a dispersed pattern that produces a fluttering display in a corner of the forest.
In addition, nocturnal birds start to hunt as dusk approaches, shattering the stillness of the night. Fish are kept in the built-up canal surrounding the woodland, giving the local fauna more food options. As a result, bird species' variety and quantity grow with time.
Every year from May to October, a variety of bird species congregate in the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary to build their nests in the trees until January, when they depart for other locations. This is the best time of year for tourists to visit the refuge and is also said to be birdwatching season.
Additionally, there are wild animal areas near the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary's administration offices that let visitors get up close and personal with animals including crocodiles, monkeys, pythons, turtles, and wild boars. Following their observation of these creatures, guests can visit the straightforward food stands around the pond, where they can relax in hammocks while fishing and enjoying real Mekong Delta cuisine.
The Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary is an unmissable attraction when visiting Bac Lieu. Here, Vietnam Budget Carrental can assure you that embracing nature, trees, and wetland birds will provide moments of relaxation, peaceful exploration, and genuine appreciation.
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