[1 Day] Birding Tour in Ho Chi Minh City – Discover Can Gio Mangrove Forest

Can Gio Mangrove forest , Vietnam
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[1 Day] Birding Tour in Ho Chi Minh City – Discover Can Gio Mangrove Forest

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Overview

This Birding Tour in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is designed for you to easily have short birding tours during your time in HCMC, the tour starts early morning and then back to HCMC in the afternoon, just a day tour but you will be surprised at how the diversity of bird in Vietnam.

Located near Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio Mangrove forest is one of several good sites for a single day of birding. The mangroves attract several passerine species such as Yellow-vented Bulbul, Pied Fantail, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, and Golden-bellied Gerygone. Kingfishers, Herons, and Cormorants are also common here.

In winter (December-April), many wader species come to stay in the area, greatly increasing its species abundance. Spoon-billed Sandpiper has been seen here few times in 2005, 2008, 2010, 2023, and other species highlights are White-faced Plover, Nordmann’s Greenshank, Red Knot, Red-necked Stint, and Broad-billed Sandpiper, all of which are found here easily.

GOOD NEWS THAT, THIS YEAR 2023 (From Nov) WE SEEN SPOON-BILLED SANDPIPER IN CAN GIO, THAT’S GOOD CHANCE TO SEE THEM DURING 1 DAY BIRDING IN CAN GIO MANGROVE FOREST!

 

Itinerary for 1 day Birding Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Depending upon on season and tide height, we will plan our birding time accordingly. Anyway, you will be picked up in Ho Chi Minh in the early morning and then drive about 2.5 hours through the Binh Khanh ferry. When we get there, we will spend a full day birding, sometimes we change the order of the muddy-shore birding, and birding in the salt pans and in the mangrove forests.

Lunch will be provided at a restaurant nearby before our afternoon birding.

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Bird highlights: White-faced Plover, Painted Stork, Nordmann’s Greenshank, and many other waders in winter, and Asian Dowitcher, Asian Golden Weaver.

Birds

Number of species expect to be seen: 40-50 species

Recently Bird-list in Can Gio Mangrove Forest HERE (Ebird.org list)

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Places You’ll See :

Bird fauna - BirdingWhile dominant habitat type at Can Gio, plantation mangrove, is of relatively low importance for key bird species, the intertidal mudflats and sandbanks at the site are important habitats for migratory waterbirds. Several rare waterbird species have been recorded at the site, including Spotted Greenshank, Asian Dowitcher, Spot-billed Pelican and Painted Stork. In addition, the globally endangered Black-faced Spoonbill has been recorded at the site, although it is not believed to regularly occur in significant numbers.MammalsThere are 14 species of mammals recorded in Can Gio Biosphere Reserve with 2 species of otters that are typical of the area, Eurasian Otter and Asian Small-clawed Otter with the world's largest bat Greater Asiatic Yellow Bat, precious Sunda Pangolin species the rarest in Vietnam, and the intelligent aquatic mammal of the Indo-Pacific Humpback DolphinHerpThere are now 14 species of amphibians and 35 reptiles with outstanding species such as Saltwater Crocodile, Olive Ridley Sea turtle, Green Sea Turtle, White-lipped Pit Viper, Spine-bellied Sea Snake, King Cobra, Indian Cobra, Banded Krait, Indian Python, Red-tailed Pipe Snake, Common Water Monitor, Common Butterfly Lizard, etc.Most highlightsPainted Stork, Nordmann's Greenshank and Asian Dowitcher, Spoon-billed Sandpiper and a lot of shorebirdsTransportationThe site is two hours from Ho Chi Minh City by carAccommodationsGuesthouses and restaurants are available at Can Gio Beach Resort.

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Schedule Details

One day tour: Ho Chi Minh - Can gio - Ho Chi Minh
<p><span style="font-size: 130%;">5:30 We'll pick up you at early morning then take about 2 hour-drive for birding. Please request your hotel to prepare your take away breakfast if you are not friendly with Vietnam Street Food (Banh My), if you don't mind, let's try it on the way. After across Sai Gon River, We'll spend almost our time for searching many habitat as possible to have high chance for birds and other thing.</span></p>

F.A.Q

What is the best time to take this birding tour in Can Gio Mangrove Forest?

<p>The best time for birding in Can Gio Mangrove Forest is during the winter months (December to April) when many migratory wader species visit the area, significantly increasing species diversity. However, this tour is available year-round, with varying bird species depending on the season.</p>

How do I get to Can Gio Mangrove Forest from Ho Chi Minh City?

<p>We'll pick you up in Ho Chi Minh City early in the morning, and from there, we'll drive approximately 2.5 hours through the Binh Khanh ferry to reach Can Gio Mangrove Forest. The tour includes transportation, so you don't need to worry about getting there.</p>

Is lunch provided during the tour?

<p>Yes, we provide lunch at a nearby restaurant as part of the tour. It's an opportunity to take a break and enjoy a meal before continuing with the afternoon birding activities. Please inform us of any dietary preferences or restrictions when booking.</p>

What's Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Expert bird-guide
  • Meals
  • Private car

What's Excluded

  • Other services not mentioned

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