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Welcome To
KINABATANGAN
FLOODPLAIN
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Bird Watching
No doubt,
this is another excellent place for bird watching. The
Kinabatangan flood bank and the forest next to the bank
offer a great ecology system and habitat for birds.
Almost 200
species of birds can be found in the lower Kinabatangan. To
name a few, eight species of hornbills, the rare Oriental
darter, Bornean Bristlehead and the threatened Storm's stork
are just some of the birds’ common to the area.
Trekking
Along the Kinabatangan River, there are many trekking
trails. Some trail leads you to Ox-bow Lake while some
trails are design for tourist that was possible to see
wildlife like orangutan and wild boar.
Mud and
pools of water along the tracks are common during the rainy
seasons, but it is during this season between the months of
November and April where flooding occur, that many more
animals are seen. The monkeys stay on trees, while the
bigger animals – pigs, deer and even elephants can be seen
on the high grounds. When paddling on boat around the
Ox-bow Lakes, you will actually be moving amongst the
canopies of the trees. Birds and butterflies will be seen
in great numbers.
Getting
there and away
The best is to arrange a trip to the area from Sandakan.
Flights from Sandakan to kota Kinabalu are regular. You
also can choose direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan.
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