Tra Su Bird Sanctuary, Chau Doc

Tra Su Bird Sanctuary on Vietnam's Mekong Delta border with Cambodia, provides a rare opportunity for travellers to commune with the country's rich but distressed wildlife. Population pressure and development are putting increasing pressure on Vietnam's natural heritage. Tra Su is only a small sanctuary but it's a remarkably beautiful place to spend an early morning or afternoon. I visited during the dry season when things are said to be less spectacular and was still amazed by the bird life and the beauty of the place.