" INLE WETLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY "
This Myanmar (Burma) ecotourism, birds watching and birding site, Inle Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary is established in 1985 for the safety of migratory birds and their habitat. This site is located in the Thanlwin River basin at the Shan Plateau in East Myanmar at an elevation of 1,300 meters above sea level (19˚46' - 20˚38' N and 96˚47'- 97˚6' E).
Inle Lake is oval and elongated shape, and fairly shallow with a maximum measured depth of 4 meters. The lake is belongs to the Nyaung Shwe Township, Shan State and 30 km south-west of Taunggyi. It is a part of Shwe Nyaung rift valley. A flat plain known as Nyaung Shwe plain lies in the north of the lake and the forested mountain ranges occur at the east and west of the lake. The total area of the drainage basin is 3700 km sq. The wetland is home to more than120000 people and a large bird sanctuary and a major source of hydro electrical power for southern Myanmar.
Inle is rich in birdlife. 254 bird species have been recorded there. Highlights would be rare Jerdon's Bushchat, White-tailed Stonechat, Collared Myna, Black-collared Starling, rare Sarus Crane, Glossy Ibis, Ferruginous Pochard, Spot-billed Duck, Garganey, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Black-winged Stilt, Sandpipers, Sooty-headed Bulbul, Crimson Sunbird, Clamorous Reed Warbler, Red Avadavat and Yellow-breasted Bunting. And also breeding or roosting colonies of Little, Cattle, Intermediate and Great Egrets, Chinese Pond, Indian Pond and Black-crowned Night Herons, Vinous-breasted, Black-collared, Chestnut-tailed and Asian Pied Starlings, Collared, Jungle, White-vented and Common Mynas would be seen in this Myanmar (Burma) ecotourism, birds watching and birding site.
Native aquatic plants include pondweed, coontail, bladder wort, stone wort, muster grass, and elephant grass. Pondweed is used as a food source by both people and fish. Elephant grass, known locally as Kaing is important in the structure of floating island for agriculture, as well as weaving mats. Water hyacinth, known as Baeda, is useful for floating land.
Five fish families inhabit Inle water. They are mainly carp, catfish, murrel and also an endemic cyprinid. Intha fishermen harvest the carp with conical net stretched over wood and bamboo frames. A variety of harpoons are employed to spear fishes. The Inle carp, known as Nga-Phane plays an important role in the food supply to the area people.
The unique traditional style of one leg-rowers, fishing, floating market and floating agriculture are added attractions in this Myanmar (Burma) ecotourism, birds watching and birding site.
In addition, one may observe aquatic plants and animals, and butterflies, do trekking, and visit historical pagodas, such as Phaung Daw OO, Alowdaw Pauk, Shwe In Daing, Taung Do around the lake and other pagodas in the surrounding hill. The unique traditional style of leg rowing, fishing, floating market, floating vegetation, boat racing, and handicrafts of Intha are amazing for all.
Of added interest is the experience of interacting with endemic people,
including Padaung tribes who continue the practice of ringed neck.
Inle may be visited all the year round, but the best time for migratory birds and trekking activities is from November to May.
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