02/09/2026
We came to Cúc Phương for reptiles and amphibians…
But the forest had other plans. 🌿
During our recent herping trip, alongside frogs, snakes and other nocturnal creatures, we unexpectedly crossed paths with some incredible daytime wildlife — including a Bar-bellied Pitta and a Black-backed dwarf kingfisher.
That’s one of the things we love most about wildlife watching in Cúc Phương:
You never really know what’s waiting around the next corner.
Herping is never *just* about herping.
It’s about being in the forest long enough for the unexpected to happen.
📍 Cúc Phương National Park, Vietnam
🌿 Viet Wildlife Trips