Three Sarus Crane nest found in Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary in the early breeding season

By Muth Sreymom

Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary provides a unique natural habitat that plays a vital role in supplying food resources and secure nesting sites for Sarus Cranes during their breeding season. Breeding during the rainy season, the Sarus Crane is the world’s tallest flying bird and is currently classified as Vulnerable species.

From June to July, during the early rainy season, the research team including NatureLife Cambodia field staff, park rangers, and local community members demonstrated remarkable commitment by continuing nest surveys despite challenging field conditions. Trekking through heavy rain, crossing streams, carrying motorbikes across difficult terrain, and navigating muddy roads, the team worked tirelessly to locate Sarus Crane nests and monitor all previously recorded nesting habitats.

The early results are encouraging. By July, our research team had already discovered three Sarus Crane nests in Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary. As the breeding season continues until October, we hope that additional nests will be found. With financial support from the Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary REDD+ Project, nest searching, monitoring, and habitat protection for Sarus Cranes have been prioritized within the sanctuary. As a result, over the past three years, we have recorded an increasing number of Sarus Crane nests. This positive trend reflects the effectiveness of the REDD+ project in strengthening the joined conservation efforts among conservation NGO, focal government officers, and local communities.

Join us in protecting the Sarus Crane and the Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary, helping to secure a brighter and safer future for this magnificent endangered species.

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