This government designated wildlife reserve is the largest of its kind in South East Asia, and Prek Toal is a unique haven for birds from all over the region. Wild birds like kingfishers, the Indian cormorant, spot-billed pelican and the stately adjutant can be spotted fishing and resting on open waters. Apart from the birds, there are also the fascinating traditional floating villages. The villages have been on the lake for generations and have changed little in this time. Watch floating market boats go from house to house selling their wares, and see fisherman hauling in the day’s catch. The best time to visit is from October to March, when the water level of the Tonle Sap is at its highest and when wild birds return to the area to mate. To see the birds in their natural habitat a visit to one of the ranger spotting towers is a must. These simple but sturdy towers are well hidden in tress and provide uninterrupted views of the birds.

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Edited from: Sarika (Oct - Dec 08)