South East Asian Trips

Kota Kinabalu Bird Sanctuary in Malaysia is perhaps the only remains of the of the mangrove forests that once existed along the coastal region of Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia. The sanctuary was previously known as Likas Swamp or Likas Mangrove and came foremost out of 20 wetlands that were selected by the Sabah Wetlands Inventory Committee in 1986.

The Bird Sanctuary that remains is an important refuge and feeding ground for many species of resident birds, as well as several migratory bird species from Northern Asia. The Kota Kinabalu Bird Sanctuary in Malaysia also acts as a breeding ground for the marine life that is protected by the Fishery Department of Sabah. Tiny fishes hide under the intertwined mangrove roots from feeding birds.

Kota Kinabalu Bird Sanctuary in Malaysia apart from providing food and shelter to migratory birds and wildlife also prevent salt build-up in surrounding freshwater supplies, stabilise sedimentation, store nutrients and remove toxicants.

A major feature of the Kota Kinabalu Bird Sanctuary, in Malaysia is the boardwalk that brings visitors deep in to the mangrove jungle where the land meets the sea. This unique natural landscape gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and tranquility while spotting a variety of resident and migratory birds.