Moeyingyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary

Migratory Water Birds

  Location

Located between 17'34' N and 96'35' E in Bago and Waw Townships of Bago Division.

  Area

40 square miles.

  Year of Establishment

Established in 1986.

  Access

70 miles from Yangon along the Yangon-Bago-Pyinpongyi Highway.

  Objectives

• To conserve resident and migratory water birds and their habitats.
• To conduct scientific research on resident and migratory water birds in cooperation with international scientific organizations.
• To organize extension programmes to educate the public on the importance of wetland ecosystem and public participation in wetland conservation activities.

  Wildlife

• Water bird species - (42) Nos
• Shore bird species - (33) Nos

According to the census conducted in January, 1998 it is noted that a total number of (4529) birds inhabited the Moeyingyi wetland wildlife sanctuary.

  Opportunities for Study and Recreation

• Watching resident and migratory water birds and enjoyment of natural view near Yangon.
• Conducting research activities on wetland ecosystem.
• Study wetland environment by boat.
• Accommodation for 5 to 10 persons at a guest house.
• Nine boat-shaped timber houses accommodating two in each room.