[Report Quang Ninh. Full report 280KB. pdf format]

This report presents the results of a rapid bird survey of the coastal zone of Quang Ninh province, conducted by the BirdLife International Vietnam Programme, the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources (IEBR), and Quang Ninh Provincial Department of Science, Technology and the Environment, as part of the Danida-funded project Improved conservation planning through institutional strengthening in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.

Aim and objectives
The aim of the rapid field survey was to identify sites in the coastal zone of Quang Ninh province that qualify as Important Bird Areas (IBAs). IBAs are areas of international importance for bird conservation that meet internationally recognised criteria. IBAs are not only important for birds but, typically, support a wide range of other important animal and plant species.

The specific objectives of the survey were to:
• Collect data on the status and distribution of bird species at seven sites in the coastal zone of Quang Ninh province, particularly globally threatened and congregatory species;
• Collect data on the status of wetland habitats at each site;
• Assess threats to bird diversity at each site, and formulate appropriate conservation recommendations.

Study area
The field survey was conducted at seven sites in the coastal zone of Quang Ninh province. Half a day was spent at Bac Cua Luc, Ha Long City. One day was spent on Ha Nam island, Yen Hung district. One and a half days were spent surveying the Ba Che estuary, based at Dong Rui commune, Tien Yen district. One day was spent surveying the Tien Yen estuary, based at Mui Chua port, Tien Yen district. Half a day was spent at Ha Coi town, Quang Ha district. Two days were spent on and around Tra Co island, Mong Cai town, during which time three areas were surveyed: Mui Got Giay (Mui Dau Got), Mui Ngoc and Van Ninh commune. Finally, one day was spent on Van Don island, Van Don district.

[Report Quang Ninh. Full report 280KB. pdf format]