Red-crowned cranes unexpectedly return to Tram Chim National Park

The return of the cranes on a regular basis is an indication that the natural environment of the National Park is gradually recovering.

On December 26, Mr. Nguyen Van Lam, Director of Tram Chim National Park, Tam Nong District ( Dong Thap Province) said that security guards at Phu Hiep Station in this national park recorded 7 red-crowned cranes in the park.

Seven red-crowned cranes were recorded flying to Tram Chim National Park (Dong Thap province).

Specifically, at 11:10 a.m. the same day, security guards recorded 7 cranes flying across the station towards area A5 of Tram Chim National Park. The discovery was made through the cranes' calls and remote image identification.

Currently, the taro fields in subdivisions A1, A4 and A5 have gradually recovered very well, the taro has formed tubers, and food sources are also diverse.

The park is directing specialized departments to continue managing and regulating water levels to suit functional zones to create the best conditions for red-crowned cranes to forage and roost.

Specialist staff monitor 24/7 at the feeding grounds inside the garden and surrounding areas (where cranes used to feed) to monitor and recommend appropriate management solutions.

At the same time, assign security forces to regularly patrol to prevent people from illegally fishing, exploiting natural resources inside as well as affecting the habitat of red-crowned cranes.

According to experts, the end of December is the time when flocks of cranes begin to leave their breeding grounds in northern Cambodia to return to the Mekong Delta.

Many years ago, red-crowned cranes also began to arrive at Tram Chim National Park at this time. However, over the years, the cranes gradually returned to Tram Chim very late, and some years no cranes returned at all.

With the recovery of the natural ecosystem, wild cranes will return to Tram Chim in increasing numbers.

Tram Chim National Park is 7,500 hectares wide, a wetland area, recognized as the 2,000th Ramsar site (wetland reserve) in the world and the fourth in Vietnam.
There are many rare bird species here, especially the red-crowned crane - listed in the Red Book. The cranes often fly from Cambodia to the garden to find food, staying from December to April of the following year before leaving.
The red-crowned crane has a proud appearance, a height of up to 1.8m and a distinctive red color on its head. This bird is considered a symbol of peace , luck and sustainable development.
The red-crowned crane is the tallest flying bird and is now listed as a vulnerable species.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/dong-thap-dan-seu-dau-do-bat-ngo-quay-tro-lai-vuon-quoc-gia-tram-chim-192241226161858822.htm