Agusan Marsh is the place where a vast area of wildlife sanctuary and a swamp forests can be found. Really vast as in about 15% of Philippines’ water resources this holds. Comprising of freshwater marshes and shallow lakes and ponds, numerous of these wetlands were converted into fish ponds and rice paddies. The site acts as storage for rain water and reduces the immediate downstream flow of flood water into Butuan City and other population centers.

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 But what the place is much worth visiting and seeing for are Birds to watch, River Cruising and Fishing. During rainy seasons here and coming winter time on our neighboring foreign countries migratory birds such as Purple Heron, Spotted Imperial Pigeon, Silvery Kingfisher, Celestial Monarch, Rufous-lored Kingfisher, Sarus Crane can be found taking refuge and nesting.

Other living wonders also present are Purple Swamp Hen, Wild Duck, Heron, Philippine Hawk Eagle, Philippine Duck, , Soft-shelled Freshwater Turtle and Freshwater Crocodile.

Now ways to get there? Easy, you’ll have to be in our country Philippines either in Butuan or Davao city. From Butuan city Bus terminal take a bus route to Davao city and drop at Bunawan Bus terminal(about 2.5 hrs travel time for non-aircon & 2hrs for aircon). And if from Davao go to Ecoland bus terminal and take the route for Butuan but drop down at Bunawan bus terminal(4hrs estimated travel for non-aircon only).



From Bunawan bus terminal take a tricycle ride to the municipal hall-tourism for log-in, any queries-info and assistance on your tour to agusan marshland. It is best to be there on or before noontime for a better pre-arrangement. This is for your convenience and safer travel. There are lodging rooms at the town if ever you arrived late.


And on to marshland there’s an eco-tour floating center where you could stay and spend the night. Though travel light, better to bring with you your sleeping bag and flashlight…all you hear through the night is the concert sound of birds- a good music to sleep.