Naujan Lake is a Sanctuary for Birds, Fishes and Many Animals

NAUJAN LAKE

Mindoro Oriental Naujan Lake Photo from: http://www.psdn.org.ph/wetlands/wetland_naujan.htm

Naujan Lake, the fifth largest lake in the Philippines, is a sanctuary to Oriental Mindoro’s rare fish species, and is a source of livelihood to fishermen in the surrounding towns, including Socorro, Victoria, Naujan, and Pola. Some of the catch harvested here are ayungin (silver perch), dalag (mudfish), bangus (milkfish), biya (goby), hito (catfish), managat (red snapper), tilapia, simbad, tarpa, paros, shrimps, and clams. Read More: https://explora.ph/attraction/208/naujan-lake

Photo from: https://metrocebu.news/2015/02/naujan-lake-now-5th-largest-lake-in-the-philippines/

Located in Oriental Mindoro is the fifth largest lake in the archipelago. This is a freshwater lake which rises up to 20 meters above sea level and with an area of 1,825 hectares. The lake is 14 kilometers in length and 6 kilometers in width. Its deepest depth can reach up to 45 meters. The lake is rich in flora and fauna with around 15 species of birds considering it home. It is also where the endangered freshwater crocodile species “Crocodylus mindorensis” can be found. The Naujan Lake National Park is perfect for bird watching where tourists can spot whistling ducks, purple herons and hawks, among the winter birds in the area. Visitors can also use the picnic tables found in the park after a afternoon of bird watching. The lake is accessible from Manila via a two and a half bus ride to Batangas Port and a two-hour ferry ride to Calapan City Port. Read More: https://triptheislands.com/destinations/the-5-captivating-largest-lakes-of-the-philippine-islands/

Photo from: http://flyinstyledaily.blogspot.com/2011/05/travel-naujan-lake-naujan-oriental.html

Located in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Naujan Lake National Park (NLNP) is now the 5th largest lake in the Philippines. NLNP is surrounded by four municipalities: Naujan, Victoria, Socorro and Pola. It can be recalled that by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 335 signed by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos on January 28, 1968, NLNP was declared as national park.

According to Haribon Foundation, NLNP is a home to many species of wildlife, both terrestrial and aquatic. In fact, a total of 159 terrestrial vertebrates were recorded: 105 species of birds, 21 species of mammals, and 33 species of reptiles and amphibians. Likewise, the lake serves as wetland habitat supporting the endemic and threatened Philippine Ducks and a globally-significant population of Tufted Ducks, as well as migratory waterbirds such as Terns, Herons, Egrets and others. Read More: https://metrocebu.news/2015/02/naujan-lake-now-5th-largest-lake-in-the-philippines/