Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary, must – see destination for avid birdwatchers in Cambodia
For those of people who love nature and are interested in watching birds, bird sanctuaries are always ideal destinations for their trips. And if you are an avid birdwatcher, Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary in Cambodia will be a destination that you should not miss in your Cambodia tours.
Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary covers 31,282 hectares at the northwest tip of the Tonle Sap Lake and plays host to species including Greater and Lesser Adjuncts, Black-headed Ibis, Painted Stork, Milky Stork, Spot-billed Pelican, Grey-Headed Fish Eagle and many more species. Of the three Biosphere core areas on the Tonle Sap Lake, Prek Toal is the most popular with birdwatchers and this stunning bird sanctuary makes it the most worthwhile and straightforward of the three to visit. It is an ornithologist’s fantasy, with a significant number of rare breeds gathered in one small area, including the huge lesser and greater adjutant storks, the milky stork and the spot-billed pelican. Even the uninitiated will be impressed, as these birds have a huge wingspan and build enormous nests. Travel Indochina
Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary covers 31,282 hectares at the northwest tip of the Tonle Sap Lake
The best time to explore is the dry season from December to May when flocks of migratory birds congregate at Prek Toal. Visitors during the dry season will find the concentration of birds like something out of a Hitchcock film. It is also possible to visit from September, but the concentrations may be lower. As water starts to dry up elsewhere, the birds congregate here. While the dry season progresses and the water recedes, the number of birds increases, but the tour to some of the more important viewing areas becomes more difficult. Tours in Cambodia
Visitors during the dry season will find the concentration of birds like something out of a Hitchcock film
Mostly, in Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary tours, tourists will have two stops. The first will be the GECKO Environmental Education Centre, which provides a whole host of useful information about the human societies and unique ecology of the Tonle Sap. The GECKO centre itself is a floating structure and is a favorite amongst tourists who want to learn a bit more about life on the lake. The second stop will be the Crocodile and Fish Farm at Chong Khneas. If catfish, crocodiles and large snakes do not interest you, there is a souvenir shop and a viewing deck on board for you to purchase some presents for loved ones or take a few photos.
Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary has a significant number of rare breeds gathered
The Bird Sanctuary at Prek Toal is one of the most important breeding grounds in the whole of Southeast Asia for endangered water-birds. Many different species of rare birds can be found there, including but not limited to Black-headed Ibis, Painted Stork, Greater and Lesser Adjuncts, Spot-billed Pelican, Milky Stork and the Grey-Headed Fish Eagle. Prek Toal is a must see location for any avid birdwatchers visiting Siem Reap or Cambodia. Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary will make your Cambodia trips more interesting and wonderful.
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