FAMOUST PLACES OF THE CAVE SWIFTLET ECOLOGY

FAMOUST PLACES 

The hotspot for the cave swiftlet can be determined in some well-known places; most of the places are rich in its natural ecosystem. In this post, readers can explore some of the famous places of cave swiftlet around the world.

• El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

El Nido is a Philippine municipality on Palawan Island. It’s known for its white-sand beaches, coral reefs and as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago, a group of islands with steep karst cliffs. Miniloc Island is famed for the clear waters of its Small and Big lagoons. Nearby Shimizu Island have fish-filled waters. The area has many dive sites, including Dilumacad Island’s long tunnel leading to an underwater cavern. Home to a thriving bird's-nest market. The name El Nido is the Spanish term for literally "The Nest". Many locals still practice manual climbing of the limestone caves to gather swiftlet nests.

Area: 356.5 mi²

Hotels: 3-star averaging $90.

Weather: 76°F (24°C), Wind NE at 6 mph (10 km/h), 81% Humidity

Province: Palawan

Population: 36,191 (2010)

• Niah Caves at Niah National Park, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Niah National Park, located within Miri Division, Sarawak, Malaysia, is the site of the Niah Caves, a limestone cave and archeological site. Niah National Park was 31.4 km² when it was gazetted in 1974. A vast cave swarming with bats and swiftlets; the thriving local economy based on birds-nests and guano; ancient cave paintings; a majestic rainforest criss-crossed with walking trails; abundant plant and animal life - all these and more make up the geological, historical and environmental kaleidoscope that is Niah.

Futher information: (Local environment)

• The Gunung Mulu National Park, Miri Division, Sarawak, Malaysia  

The Gunung Mulu National Park is a national park in Miri Division, Sarawak, Malaysia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses caves and karst formations in a mountainous equatorial rain forest setting. At least 295 km of explored caves provide a spectacular sight and are home to millions of cave swiftlets and bats. The Sarawak Chamber, 600 m by 415 m and 80 m high, is the largest known cave chamber in the world.

Further information: (Local Environment)

References: 

1. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1013
2. www.sarawakforestry.com/htm/snp-np-niah.html
3. www.tropicalbeachgetaways.com
4. https://www.google.com/maps/vt/data