 Dua Island (Pulau Dua) is the name of a small nature preservation
inhabited by some 50 kinds of fish-eating birds. It is located in the
Banten bay and is accessible by boat from Tanjung Priok sea harbor or
from Marina, Ancol.
This pristine island is also one of
Indonesia’s major bird sanctuaries, where more than 50,000 birds stop
over during the winter or breeding season. Among these migratory
creatures include egrets, ibis, teals, kingfishers and pelicans, while
herons, storks and cormorants are some of the permanent residents. These
birds originated from Africa, Asia and Australia and stay on this
island to lay and hatch their eggs during April through August each year
and fly back home afterwards. Little wonder, then, that this natural
heaven is also known as Pulau Burung (Bird Island). The island is a hop
away from Banten old town and can be accessed by walking on the shoal
during low tide. The visitors can take a boat to get there quickly and
safely.
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