Phong Nha-Ke Bang adds 17 new bird species and tests two birdwatching sites
As a bird lover, this is good news for me. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has recorded 17 new bird species, bringing the park's total to 353. According to Tuoi Tre Online, the new species turned up in evergreen forest on limestone mountains, on earth mountains, along rivers and streams, in wetlands, and in the transition zone where forest meets grassland.
At the same time, two birdwatching sites are being trialed: one inside the national park and one in the Dong Chau - Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve. The aim is to develop eco-tourism. Mr. Dinh Huy Tri, deputy director of the management board, said the research team surveyed 13 routes to collect data on species composition, habitats, distribution, and the impact on bird communities. A survey of visitors showed that many want to try birdwatching, especially for species with brightly colored plumage.
What stands out is the cautious approach. Mr. Tran Xuan Mui, a member of the research team, stressed that birdwatching is not an ordinary sightseeing tour. Organizers must understand the behavior, habitat and timing of each species. Luring birds improperly can disrupt their natural behavior, especially for endemic and rare species such as chich da voi and khuou da mun.
The criteria for choosing observation points include species diversity, the chance of seeing birds, habitat characteristics, accessibility, and the level of human impact. The team has also built a database and GIS maps of bird distribution. Areas of high ecological value will be strictly protected, and only suitable sites will welcome visitors.
For someone who loves birds, this is a positive sign: bird-watching tourism can grow while conservation comes first. I hope these sites will be run in that spirit.
Source: Tuoi Tre Online
At the same time, two birdwatching sites are being trialed: one inside the national park and one in the Dong Chau - Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve. The aim is to develop eco-tourism. Mr. Dinh Huy Tri, deputy director of the management board, said the research team surveyed 13 routes to collect data on species composition, habitats, distribution, and the impact on bird communities. A survey of visitors showed that many want to try birdwatching, especially for species with brightly colored plumage.
What stands out is the cautious approach. Mr. Tran Xuan Mui, a member of the research team, stressed that birdwatching is not an ordinary sightseeing tour. Organizers must understand the behavior, habitat and timing of each species. Luring birds improperly can disrupt their natural behavior, especially for endemic and rare species such as chich da voi and khuou da mun.
The criteria for choosing observation points include species diversity, the chance of seeing birds, habitat characteristics, accessibility, and the level of human impact. The team has also built a database and GIS maps of bird distribution. Areas of high ecological value will be strictly protected, and only suitable sites will welcome visitors.
For someone who loves birds, this is a positive sign: bird-watching tourism can grow while conservation comes first. I hope these sites will be run in that spirit.
Source: Tuoi Tre Online
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