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Agusan Marsh and Wild life Sanctuary.

Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most significant wetlands in the Philippines. It is a protected area covering more thanh 14,000 hectares, in the heart of the Agusan River. During the rainy season extensive flooding is a natural and unique phenomenon, which is vital for the survival of flora and fauna. Interfacing between land and water systems, it is highly productive and biological rich ecosystem. Agusan Marsh was formally included in the Ramsar List Wetlands of International Importance in 1999. The Sanctuary is a home to several globally endangered animals, such as the Golden-crown flying fox (Acerodon Jubatos), Silvery Kingfisher crocodile (Crocodylus Porosus). It is a once in a lifetime experience to observe the thousands of blooming water lilies floating in shallow marsh lakes. Here one can see the ethnic Manobo tribe clustered in floating bamboo houses, enjoying the abundance of fresh water beneath the weight upto 30 kls. The sight has undisturbed exotic flora and fauna like giant water lilies length over a meter high.Purple Herons, storks and sea eagles� these are only few of the migratory birds from all over southeast Asia is best seen during the months of Nov. to Jan. in Agusan Marsh. The largest Marshland in the Philippines. The endangered �dinata� a soft shelled giant turtle and sailfin lizard are only some of 1332 species of birds, 112 species of flowering plants and ferns, 2 crocodile species and 65 types of butterflies features that exists in this wildlife sanctuary. San Francisco is the best gateway to Agusan Marsh considering its strategic location for inbound travel from Davao, Butuan and Surigao del Sur. The jump off point of barangay Caimpugan via Gibung River to Agusan Marsh has proven to be safe, comfortable, adventurous and more enjoyable for every tourist. A 30 minute travel will bring you from town proper to the jump off point, barangay Caimpugan and A Two hour travel by boat will bring you to the Agusan Marsh proper. The birds at flight in Agusan Marsh are definitely a view that will take one�s breath away!