Bird Watching sights in Asia
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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Attention bird-nerds! The 87-hectare Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve overlooks the Straits of Johor in the far northwest of the island. The park sustains 140 bird species, most of which are migratory, and features mangrove boardwalks, walking trails enclosed by thick foliage, observation huts and guided tours on Saturdays (9am, 10pm, 3pm and 4pm). Audiovisual shows on the park’s flora and fauna are held at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm (hourly between 9am and 5pm on Sunday). BYO binoculars and mosquito repellent.
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Jurong Bird Park
This ageing attraction is still popular with school kids, families and nature photographers. The Jurong Bird Park is home to 8000 birds –600 species, 30 of them endangered. Visitors walk through themed enclosures along 1.7km worth of trails: pelicans gawp at passers-by along a boardwalk, leggy pink flamingos stand proud by a lake, penguins nosedive through water in air-conditioned comfort and cutting through it all is the escapable scent of bird poop.
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Laem Son National Park
The Leam Son National Park covers 315 sq km of land shared by Ranong and Phang-Nga Provinces, it also includes around 100km of Andaman Sea coastline –the longest protected shore in the country –as well as over 20 idyllic islets. Much of the coast here is covered with mangrove swamps, home to various species of birds, fish, deer and monkeys (including crab-eating macaques), often seen while you’re driving along the road to the park headquarters.
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Ao Phang-Nga National Park
Established in 1981 and covering an area of 400 sq km, Ao Phang-Nga National Park is noted for its classic karst scenery created by fault movements on the mainland that pushed massive limestone blocks into geometric patterns. As these blocks extend southwards into Ao Phang-Nga, they form over 40 islands with huge vertical cliffs.
The bay itself is composed of large and small tidal channels that originally connected with the mainland fluvial system. The main tidal channels - Khlong Ko Phanyi, Khlong Phang-Nga, Khlong Bang Toi and Khlong Bo Saen - run through vast mangroves in a north-south direction and today are used by fisherfolk and island inhabitants as aquatic…
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Kaeng Krachan
The largest national park in Thailand and home to the gorgeous Nam Tok Pala-U, Kaeng Krachan is easily reached from Phetchaburi. There are caves to explore, mountains, a huge lake and excellent bird-watching opportunities to be had in the evergreen forest that blankets the park. Kaeng Krachan has fantastic trekking, and it is one of the few places to see elephants roaming wild.
To reach the park by car, drive south on Hwy 4 about 20km from Phetchaburi, and at the Kern Pet Junction, turn right and go 38km to Pet Dam, then 3km more to the park headquarters. Alternatively you can arrange a tour in Hua Hin. In Phetchaburi, contact Rabieng Rim Nam Guest House, which arranges…
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Penang Bird Park
The Penang Bird Park is 7km east of the ferry terminal across the river. This landscaped park houses more than 300 species of birds, mostly from Southeast Asia, including parrots, hornbills and hawks. If you’re waiting for the train (or bus or whatever), a visit to the park is a pleasant way to while the day.
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Avifauna Bird Farm
One of the largest exotic bird breeding and research farms in Southeast Asia, the farm was recently re-opened after being closed by the bird flu scare. Take bus 175 from Choa Chu Kang MRT.
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Labuan Bird Park
Towards the northern tip of the island, Labuan Bird Park offers refuge to a wide range of species in three geodesic domes, and a swathe of rainforest.
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firefly watching
In Boeng Kayak you can also hire boats for bird watching, fishing and - an hour or two after sunset - firefly watching .
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