Nowadays,
the nature trails, especially in national parks, are commonly used by a number
of trekkers and natural learners for enhancing their enjoyment and education.
In this volume, we would like to invite our readers to visit Ao Thung Kha Sawi
nature trail in Mu Ko Chumphon National Park.
The
first interesting point is “estuarine ecosystem”, the managrove forest
community where terrestrial and wooden boardwalk will enable you to experience
this mangrove forest more closely. With the abundance of nutrient and plankton,
this area ia a home to or a nursery for a number of under-mature aquatic
species such as prawns, shells, crabs and fishes; and becomes a natural bank
for local fisherman. Moreover, as its biological diversity, the area was
inscribed as a Ramser Site.
In
the past, without concerning. About its negative impact, human created many
trails in nature sites in order to explore their resources.
It
was not until the importance of environmental conversation was realized thai
nature trails were developed in a sustainable maner.
Moving
slightly from the mangrove forest, we then arrive Mu Ko Chumphon Visitor
Center, known as a gate to Mu Ko Chumphon National Park. The Visitor
Center will offer interesting information
about the national park. After getting the information, the wooden bridge
casting the building will lead you to a mangrove forest along Tha Chorakhe
Canal. There is small pier where you can take a boat or canoe for sightseeing
along the canal.
This
trail is approximately one kilometer. Along the trail, you will be able to
touch some distinctive characteristics of mangrove plants, which differ from
terrestrial plants. For example, the supporting roots of Rhizophora mucronata
and R. apiculata which are developed to against soft ground; and the tapering
fruits of R. apiculata, R mucronata, Ceriops tagal and Bruguiera gymnorrhiza
which are prompt to grow as fast as stabbing down to the ground. There are also
some exhibition boards and interpretive signs giving more information and
knowledge about the mangrove forest along the trail.
Another
miracle is the you will hear the sound, “pea pea” along the trail. This sound
comes from the alarming behavior of “Snapping Shrimp” who make the noise by
clapping their claws when frightening. If you are lucky you will be able to see
them closely. Additionally, you will enjoy watching animals of estuary and
mangrove both those living on the ground such as Fiddler crab, Mangrove crab
and mudskipper; and arboreal birds such as Collared Kingfisher, Litter Egret,
Mangrove Whistler and Golden-bellied Gerygone.
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