Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary
Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary located between 10’05’ N and 95’18’ E in Bogalay Township of Ayeyawaddy Division. It is 52.79 square miles area and established in 1986.
How to access?
Yangon to Bogalay, 99 miles by river launch and Bogalay to Meinmahla Kyun, 12 miles by small motorboat.
What you can see?
Flora and fauna Mangrove species such as Kanazo, Madama, Thame, Thayaw, Kambala, Thinbaung, etc. are present.otter, sambar, hog deer, wild boar, crab-eating kra, wild dog, turtles and tortoises, estuarine crocodiles, fish, prawn, crab and 34 bird species are know to occur in the area and Ayeyawaddy Dolphine is said to occur occasionally in the area.
Opportunities for Study and Recreation
Study and research on mangrove conservation with the practice of natural regeneration method.Study on mangrove ecosystem. Bird watching. Study on behavior of wildlife including reptiles, mammals and aquatic animals. Study on the egg-laying of marine turtle at Kadonlay nesting beach: 10 miles away from the sanctuary, during November to January. Conducting of socio-economic survey on local people at seaside.
Crocodile sanctuary At Bogale and Main-Ma-Hla Island
A Study of Crocodile nature can be done at Ayeyarwaddy Delta area. Bogale and Mein-ma-hla Island are situated at a place where seawater and fresh water meets, which is a superb nature for crocodiles, reptiles and mammals, mangrove ecosystem and shore birds. Take a bus to Bogale and by boat to Byone Hmwe village. Study the nature of Birds, mangrove forest and continue to Main-ma-hla wildlife sanctuary by boats to watch crocodiles and glow worms. Visit to fishing villages and nature of people and their way of living.