Source of wild habitat, is here

^{If you are a resident of the city of Lhokseumawe Aceh, or you are part of the population of the city of Lhokseumawe Aceh, of course you are very familiar with a location that is a top priority to visit in terms of local tourism, namely the location of the Pusong Reservoir Lhokseumawe Aceh}

^{(Wild habitat in Pusong reservoir ®2021)}

Everyone who wants to visit an area that is limited to a fishing village (Pusong Lama village, Lhokseumawe Aceh) always wants to visit that area, why? Because being in it becomes a very exciting thing, because there is a lot of social potential in it

The purpose of social potential is, some things that make you feel at home in it, such as :

1. ^{As a sports location}
2. ^{A location that serves local traditional snacks}
3. ^{A local tourist destination}
4. ^{As a livelihood for the small community}
5. ^{As the wild habitat of every animal}
6. ^{and, some other important things, either psychologically or other things related to the preservation of nature.}

Well, in point 5, this will be our discussion in this post, come on, follow me...

🐠 ^{Wild habitat in the Pusong Lama reservoir Lhokseumawe Aceh Indonesia}

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The location which has an area of ​​more than 5 hectares is one of the locations for water (initially), the central government wants the location to be repaired and used as a reservoir, because that year (1999) frequent floods occurred, because the location of the city of Lhokseumawe was often in puddles. Due to the high rainfall, there is also a lot of garbage (household water discharge) and several other things that are not able to accommodate waste water and so on. In 2003, the central government's plan was achieved with the construction of a dam to accommodate family waste and some other private company wastewater.

In 2006 the Pusong Reservoir was completed, so that at first it was a wild land overgrown with wild trees including mangrove trees and also irregular river channels, making the location an oval shape with an area of ​​more than 5 hectares, while the atmosphere is more beautiful when the walls are 2.5 meters high, meters from the ground into a building that is very organized and neatly arranged, like a beautiful and natural lake.

The plants that grow are also more and more neatly arranged like troops marching, trees such as mangroves and some high land that arise in it become a location like an island overgrown with coconut trees as a nest for wild habitats.

If it is calculated, it turns out that there are around 1000 mangrove trees that grow and develop in it, standing in a row, looking neat and elegant. I myself really like watching them grow with a neat appearance

When wild plants grow and are protected by the local government, such as mangrove trees, the main visitors to the wild habitat itself are saltwater fowl which are the main source of breeding in it.

It turns out that the mangrove tree dwellers are inhabited by several water birds such as:

1. ^{All water birds}
2. ^{Creepy animals}
3. ^{All kinds of fish}
4. ^{Every species of flying insect}
5. ^{Fish hunting animals}
6. ^{and, any other wild habitats, which are not mentioned here}

There are approximately 1000 units of mangrove trees on several sides, including the north side of the city and the northwest side of the Indian Ocean, if the distance between the reservoir and the open sea is measured, it is about 1 kilometer, without being limited by other buildings. The location of this location makes it easy for any wild habitat to visit and nest within the area.

If you stand precisely on the south side, you can clearly see the view of the vast ocean (Indian Ocean) which is often used by fishermen and operators who manage the supply of merchandise from neighboring areas.

As mentioned above, every tree, both mangrove and coconut trees, is inhabited by water birds, which make their nests from time to time.

From the observations, it can be seen that a lot of water birds with various species inhabit each branch of the mangrove tree, they make the location a breeding ground from year to year. When some groups have grown up, they will go on a trip that is often done once a year.

Their existence here, is protected by the local government and fully responsible to the village government as the host of each habitat. If there are people who are ignorant or there are people who hunt them illegally, the village government will impose sanctions in the form of fines and then contact the local government.

Of the various types of water birds, the most visible are water birds such as egrets or in the local language called Ke'uk.

The egret, which consists of several species, reaches about thousands of tails and even more if calculated in detail, this is where the interest of the local community to visit to witness their behavior firsthand.

People who come here, too, are often seen every day either in the afternoon or in the morning. Local researchers also often use this location as their study in the field of science, many of our colleagues also use this location as a vehicle for observation in finding and concluding a study.

Local photographers also brought their photo equipment to capture some moments of natural beauty in the charm of the reservoir, they often visited in the afternoon, precisely when the egrets returned in groups away from their nests. The most beautiful thing is when there is a charming afternoon sun, especially in a photo where the egret birds fly through the sunset light, how beautiful their photos are.

Not to forget, lovers of beautiful scenery or sunset hunters also often stand on the edge of the reservoir wall, while tasting Acehnese snacks, and their eyes stare at the movement of the sunset, what a beautiful atmosphere in the afternoon, when you are in it.

Although in the afternoon the atmosphere is very beautiful, where you can see various egrets flying, but I myself really like being in the morning, or at 07.12 to be precise, because I can immediately see their behavior when they are getting ready, to migrasi (daily trip). Each group of egrets prepares to fly in their own style, like an airplane at an airport traveling between regions. The distinctive sound of the bird seemed to revive the beautiful location, so that at that time it felt like standing in a vast forest, even though the distance from the city center to the stork's nest was only about 500 meters.

If it was early at 6.00 a.m. you could see them perched on every branch of the mangrove tree, as if the green color of the leaves was covered with a white appearance, as if the mangroves had heavy white fruit. There are so many egrets on each tree, every tree that grows in the reservoir location is always filled with the presence of water birds, especially egrets.

The blue sky and a group of clouds with several colors witnessed the activity of the wild habitat in it, the natural atmosphere around the reservoir currently satisfies every visitor, whether local or even living outside the city.

Someone will always be satisfied, and of course the next day they will return to visit, because being in the area, makes one's mood at a comfortable table, so that it automatically becomes an indirect remedy to reconcile the heart when confusion occurs.

Entering the area, is free of charge, and anyone is free to come and enjoy all the sessions that are in it, unless you want to taste the food provided by traditional traders in that area.

There are so many things to do while in it, when someone has visited the area, then can explain it, when it has finished visiting, the point is that in that area there are various things that extraordinary nature lovers want, and there can also do various things, which is not available in other locations.

A location that can benefit nature, either naturally or otherwise, then this is the place, this is where it is available and the source of all wild habitats.

^{Pusong Lama Reservoir Lhokseumawe Aceh, Tuesday 29 November 2021}