Tram Chim National Park: Spot-billed Pelicans Return After 6-Year Absence

(DTO) In recent days, Tram Chim National Park (Dong Thap Province) has recorded the return of a flock of spot-billed pelicans after a six-year absence. This event is seen as a positive signal, reflecting the effectiveness of habitat restoration and biodiversity conservation efforts at this internationally recognized Ramsar site.

According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Vietnam, a flock of six spot-billed pelicans has appeared and taken residency in several sub-zones within Tram Chim National Park. As migratory waterbirds with strict habitat requirements, they favor open spaces with abundant food sources and minimal human disturbance. Therefore, their return indicates that ecological conditions at Tram Chim are steadily improving, successfully meeting the criteria for a safe habitat.

To achieve these results, Tram Chim National Park has implemented a series of synchronized habitat restoration measures. Efforts have focused on clearing overgrowth to create open bird habitats and rehabilitating grasslands to form clearings favorable for bird observation and movement. Additionally, the park has developed lure-pond systems and maintained appropriate water levels to foster aquatic life, ensuring a stable natural food supply.

Parallel to technical solutions, coordination with international organizations and raising awareness among buffer zone communities remain a priority. The park has collaborated with partners such as WWF-Vietnam to launch communication campaigns, contributing to behavioral changes and mitigating negative impacts on the ecosystem.

Records show that in addition to spot-billed pelicans, several other rare waterbird species, such as milky storks and black-headed ibises, have also reappeared at Tram Chim recently. This demonstrates that the local wetland ecosystem is progressively recovering in a sustainable direction.

The return of the spot-billed pelican holds not only biological significance but also affirms Dong Thap Province’s correct path in integrating nature conservation with sustainable development. This contributes to preserving the "green lungs" of the Dong Thap Muoi region while enhancing the value of the Tram Chim Ramsar Site on the international conservation map.

 By MY LY
Translated by X.QUANG