About Khu Khut Waterfowl Park
Khu Khut Waterfowl Park is a protected wetland bird sanctuary on the western shore of Songkhla Lake in Khu Khut Subdistrict, Sathing Phra District, Songkhla Province, southern Thailand. Part of the Thale Sap Songkhla Non-Hunting Area, it preserves freshwater lake, marsh and grassland habitats for resident and migratory waterfowl. The park is notable for birdwatching, observation towers and seasonal flocks, offering a quiet nature experience within the Songkhla Lake ecosystem.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet wetland landscape on the edge of Songkhla Lake with open water, marshes, reeds and grasslands. The park provides observation towers and bird hides for viewing resident and migratory waterfowl, herons, egrets and ducks. Facilities are basic and nature-focused, with walking paths and lake views. The setting is tranquil and rural, surrounded by fishing villages and lake scenery, suitable for birdwatching, photography and nature observation.
Key highlights
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Protected wetland habitat on Songkhla Lake, Thailand's largest natural lake
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Important site for resident and migratory waterfowl and waterbirds
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Observation towers and bird hides for birdwatching and photography
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Part of the Thale Sap Songkhla Non-Hunting Area conservation zone
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Tranquil lake and marsh scenery on the Sathing Phra Peninsula
History of Khu Khut Waterfowl Park
Part of the Thale Sap Songkhla Non-Hunting Area, first designated in 1975-1976 to protect waterfowl and wetland habitats of Songkhla Lake. The Khu Khut zone was developed as a waterfowl park for conservation, research and education, helping to preserve the lake's biodiversity and regulate hunting and habitat disturbance.
Culture & Context
Reflects the traditional lake-based livelihood and fishing culture of communities around Songkhla Lake and the Sathing Phra Peninsula, and serves as an educational site for wetland conservation and local ecological awareness.
Route
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