Go Cong Coast
Where is Go Cong Coast located? Go Cong Coast is located in Tien Giang Province, Go Cong is the best bird watching spot if you are short on time in a day and want to see migrating shorebirds. This place is an annual feeding ground (from November to March)…Read MoreRead Less
Where is Go Cong Coast located?
Go Cong Coast is located in Tien Giang Province, Go Cong is the best bird watching spot if you are short on time in a day and want to see migrating shorebirds.
This place is an annual feeding ground (from November to March) for migratory birds.
In particular, with flat terrain and suitable mud-sand composition, this place is a feeding ground for Spoonbill Sandpiper. The only place in Vietnam where you can see Spoonbill Sandpiper every day continuously for 3 months. (late Nov to late of Jan)
What types of bird we may find in Go Cong Coast?
Over 20 species of shorebirds have been recorded : Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Nordmann’s Greenshank, Asian Dowitcher, Far Eastern Curlew, Great Knot, Terek Sandpiper, Dunlin, Whimbrel, Red Knot, Red-necked Stint, Little stint, Long-toed Stint, Ruff, Sanderling, Ruddy turnstone, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Common Greenshank, Common redshank, Marsh sandpiper, Asian Golden Plover, Greater sand plover, Lesser Sand plover, Kentish plover, Malaysian plover…
We can biring around the mangrove forest near by the coast for other types of native birds: Brown-throated sunbird, Olive-backed sunbird, Copper-throated Sunbird, Black-shoulder kite, Plantive cuckoo, Little-green bee-eater, chestnut headed Bee-eater, White-throated Kingfisher, Collared Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Asian Golden Weaver, Baya weaver, Chestnut Munia, White-headed Munia, Pipit, Drongo, Yellow Vented Bulbul, Freckle-breasted Woodpecker, Plain-backed Sparrow...
What are the tips for bird watching fans when visit Go Cong Coast?
- You have to wear sandals with sandals instead of shoes, remember to wear socks, the sea shells will make you injured and bleeding, painful discomfort.
- In addition, you must have sunscreen, one day at the beach will make your skin darker with chocolate.