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Bird sanctuary
Likas Wetlands,Kota Kinabalu
Tel :088-247955/246955 Fax :088-241531
Email :Likaswetlands@hotmail.com
Situated just two kilometers north-east of
Kota Kinabalu, the 24-hectare (60 acres) Kota Kinabalu City Bird
Sanctuary or KKCBS is the only remaining patch of extensive mangrove forest that once excised
in much of the coastal town of Kota Kinabalu .KKCBS is not only a strategically
situated environmental education centre serving both local and international
visitors interested in wetlands, flora and fauna. As an environmenta education
centre , it also provides for urban recreaion, nature appreciation and
eco-tourism. Mangrove plants are specially adapted to grow in the mud and
brackish water to give a home to many birds, crab, prawns and fishes. The site
is a vital refuge and feeding ground for many species from Northern Asia. So
far, more than 80 species of bird have been identified
at the sanctuary! For those who enjoy bird watching, this is a visit to schedule
in your diary. You will be rewarded with the beauty and splendor of the birds
and other wildlife that thrive in the mangroves.
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