Tra Su Bird Sanctuary

Past Sam Mountain, the numerous points of interest at Tra Su, Tup Duc and Ba Chuc might all be lined in a busy day’s travelling, although this distant space is just not a spot for hurrying. This Tra Su bird sanctuary is situated about 23km from Chau Doc and consists of a protected forest of cajuput bushes and wetlands that appeal to an awesome number of birds together with storks, egrets, cormorants, peafowl and water cocks.

Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
Tra Su Bird Sanctuary

A ship journey across the sanctuary mixed with a stroll to a viewing tower takes a few hours and prices round $7 per particular person relying on what number of within the group. Even should you’re not a devoted birder, you’d in all probability take pleasure in floating round this watery wonderland with its large lily pads and moss-shrouded bushes. The Mekong Delta’s excessive inhabitants density and intensive agricultural lands haven’t left lots of house to nature.
There are a handful of nature reserves and fowl sanctuaries nevertheless and Tra Su’s proximity to Chau Doc makes it very accessible. Tra Su is house to a wealthy array of fowl and different wildlife that dwell among the many canals and cajaput bushes (tea bushes) – all planted because the finish of the Vietnam Conflict. The most effective months to journey to Tra Su is when the Mekong is peaking between September and November.

Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
Tra Su Bird Sanctuary

I visited in April on the top of the dry season and it was nonetheless a really worthwhile journey and noticed a lot of birds – although solely a handful of species. Journey by way of the park is usually by boat – which provides to the the expertise. Journey suggestions Tra Su is round 45 minutes (25kms) from Chau Doc. 1 hour boat tour is round $7USD. Within the moist season, longer visits are really helpful.