Hon Trung is a small, barren island of nearly 2 hectares, but it is a key habitat for rare seabirds such as black-nape terns, great crested terns, and white-bellied seagulls. VNA PhotoHon Trung is a small, barren island of nearly 2 hectares, but it is a key habitat for rare seabirds such as black-nape terns, great crested terns, and white-bellied seagulls. VNA PhotoVolunteers have supported the Forest Rangers of Con Dao National Park Management Board in carrying out sea turtle conservation work such as: monitoring and safely relocating 424 nests with 44,006 eggs, successfully releasing 12,238 baby turtles into the sea, leveling the turtle egg-laying grounds, cleaning the turtle egg incubation pond. VNA PhotoBirds flocking at Con Dao National Park. VNA PhotoBirds flocking at Con Dao National Park. VNA PhotoBirds flocking at Con Dao National Park. VNA PhotoAn aerial view of Hon Trung seabird nesting ground. VNA Photo: Huỳnh SơnHon Trung is a small, barren island of nearly 2 hectares, but it is a key habitat for rare seabirds such as black-nape terns, great crested terns, and white-bellied seagulls. VNA Photo
Con Dao national park receives Vietnam record for Hon Trung seabird nesting ground
Con Dao National Park in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province recently received the Heritage Tree designation, and a Vietnam record for the Hon Trung seabird nesting ground, on the occasion of Vietnam Forestry Day (November 28, 1959 - 2024). Hon Trung is a small, barren island of nearly 2 hectares, but it is a key habitat for rare seabirds such as black-nape terns, great crested terns, and white-bellied seagulls. Surveys have found an average of nearly 5 eggs per square meter on the islet. Con Dao National Park boasts 1,077 plant species and 155 animal species, exemplifying the tropical island ecosystem with diverse forest types such as evergreen, semi-deciduous, bamboo, and mangrove forests. VNA Photo
