Dong Thap Muoi ecological reserve (Thanh Tan commune, Tan Phuoc district, Tien Giang province), is known not only as a place with a diverse ecosystem, preserving many rich species of animals and plants, but also assessed as having potential for tourism development. Dong Thap Muoi ecological reserve was established in 2000, with an area of 106.8 hectares, of which 36 hectares of Melaleuca is the central area, a place to attract birds of prey. The buffer zone around the reserve is determined to have an area of 1,800 hectares, mainly melaleuca forest. Currently, Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve has a herd of wild animals estimated at about 10,000 animals, including birds, fish, animals... On average each year, there are about 1,000 more birds and animals breeding here and being lured from other places, most of which are storks, gongs, egrets, and owls... The reserve has been regenerated as a primeval forest, has a large forest area and is considered the most beautiful in the Dong Thap Muoi region.
According to the Management Board of Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve, through research, surveys and statistics, there are 156 species of plants, 147 species of birds, 34 species of fish, 8 species of amphibians. , a class of insects with 30 species living and growing. The number of bird species alone has tens of thousands of individuals, is strictly protected, and is growing and developing continuously, including many rare animal species such as: Snail stork, Snake-necked snake (senia), Gooseberry. Egret, Black Ibis, Gray Heron, Fire Heron, Ivory Stork, Dang sen... In Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve, the locality has invested in completing infrastructure such as: Internal roads, canals water pipes, management houses, protective fences... create a natural and completely isolated habitat for all kinds of animals and plants to grow and develop; Preventing destructive fishing and exploitation by humans, causing the loss of rare plant and animal genetic resources, creating conditions for the recovery of endemic natural resources in Dong Thap Muoi.
Strict protection policy, favorable, peaceful and safe living environment are the factors that attract more and more water birds to live in Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve. Most are relatives of storks. Recently, there have been many more rare birds listed in Vietnam's red book, especially the Dang sen - a very large water bird that lives, nests, and gives birth in this ecological reserve. If you come to visit, following the guidance of staff of the Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve, take a canoe along the inner-field canals leading into the strictly protected central area to witness firsthand the richness of Precious flora and fauna populations are growing and developing here: Storks, Herons, and Dang sen nest on cajuput trees, gua trees or cana trees, brooches, ancient dippers, the loud calls of the flock create sound. unforgettable and hard to find anywhere else. Under the water, flocks of big and small fish: snakehead fish, fish, perch... eating fish, snapping bait, echoing in the water hyacinth, lotus, and water lilies blooming with purple flowers. The bushes are home to reptiles and amphibians, including rare cobras. In the distance, under the canopy of ancient trees, people can still see huge nests of bumblebees nesting and breeding peacefully.
There are many, many layers of organisms, animals and plants living side by side, in symbiosis or dividing their territory. The happiest thing is every morning and every afternoon, going up to the high hut to see the panoramic view of the Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve spreading out in endless green with flocks of birds and storks flying out to search for food or on their way back to their nests. a whole expanse of clear blue sky. Coming to Dong Thap Muoi Ecological Reserve - Tien Giang, we will feel extremely excited when we can take a canoe for the first time and explore the reed areas flooded with alum. The boat takes people along the canals and admires wild animals living in the natural environment such as birds, storks, teal, herons... Especially when waking up early in the morning or at dusk. At sunset, if we go up to the high hut and look at the panoramic view of the whole reserve stretching out to the endless green carpet below, we will see flocks of birds or storks flying to search for food or on their way back to their nests, they are shady all over. a piece of sky before your eyes. Besides admiring the breathtaking natural scenery, we also have the opportunity to enjoy the rich flavors of rural products. For example, people coming here will enjoy dishes such as grilled snakehead fish, sour soup with water lily, chicken, Siamese duck...
Dong Thap Muoi - Tien Giang ecological reserve is only 1.5km east of the famous Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery and is part of the Dong Thap Muoi sub-region bordering provinces such as Long An, Dong Thap and Tien Giang. So if you have time, you should definitely visit.
Tien Giang
From May to November
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