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Exploring Agusan Marsh, Philippines
January 17, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Agusan Marsh Wildlife is one of the premier Eco-tourism destinations in Agusan. Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1996, this 19,000 hectares park serves as the catch basin of Agusan-Davao Plain in Eastern Mindanao. It is considered as the biggest marsh in Philippines and contains 15% of the fresh water of the country. 49% of the area is swamp forest while the remaining portions are lothic and riverine ecosystem. It is one of the significant wetland ecosystems in the country. In Agusan Marsh, one can go for river safari and bird watching. Purple herons, storks, sea eagles, wild ducks and many endangered species can be seen in the area especially in the months of November, December, and January.
DESTINATION: AGUSAN MARSH
LOCATION: Agusan Del Sur
ELEVATION : not available
LEVEL: Easy-Moderate
JUMP-OFF POINT: Butuan City
photo credit: Caraga
