Hong Kong's Mai Po Bird Sanctuary

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(all photos on this page ©2000, Eric and Katharine Fletcher)

This is the place to be if you are even remotely interested in birds. An oasis in the midst of urban sprawl of both Hong Kong's new territories and the adjacent Schenzen economic zone, this nature reserve is temporary home to many species of migratory birds.

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Samson So and Eric on floating footpath amongst the mangroves
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Encroaching apartment towers threaten spoonbill feeding grounds
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Black-faced Spoonbills flying over Mai Po
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More information about Mai Po and birdwatching in Hong Kong

Mai Po Nature Reserve site and visiting information (English)
Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (English)
Maps of Hong Kong and area
Hong Kong Tourism Association web site

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Last updated on 06 December 2001 .