Overnearly one century, the Sanctuary is the place where generations ofbirds are born, usually in the rainy season, and developed. There arecurrently some 40,000 birds and 5,000 nests, according to preliminarystatistics. Birds mostly gather here during the rainy season betweenMay and October. In August and September, flocks of birds gather at thesanctuary to build nests and breed. The forest comes alive with thesinging of various kinds of birds and trees overflow with hundreds ofbirds’ nests. The Sanctuary is also the important home of several waterbirds, mainly teal, stork, heron, night heron and cormorant.

Accordingto documentation of Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary Nature Reserve, in thefirst, it was a coastal rich and diversified salt forest floor with thenatural salt-marsh ecosystem. As a part of the remaining forest flooralong the East Sea, it is increasingly far from the sea due to alluvialdeposits. In 1962, it was looked after, protected and controlled by ahousehold. Then, the local authority realized that it is a preciousnatural property, so they have a step by step investment.

Moreover,the rich flora and fauna of the enclosure gives the lush, natural areaa feeling of wonder and enchantment. Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary is afavorite destination of both nature lovers and researchers and visitorswill easily find several types of birds listed in Vietnam’s “Red Book”of endangered species of plants and animals. The area is also popularamongst photographers who come to the sanctuary for one-of-a-kind shotsof the breathtakingly beautiful birds.

Althoughit has potential for further development, the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuaryremains off the radar of most large tourist companies and thus,tourists wishing to visit the area must organize travel themselves orseek out a local guide.

Travelingto Bac Lieu, you should not forget to visit Bac Lieu bird sanctuary,the area of nature conservation with over 40 species of inhabitingbird, especially the species rare and valuable.