A Spotlight Of The Mai Po Marshes

The Mai Po Marshes are a 270-hectare nature reserve in Yuen Long district in Hong Kong, situated in the North-Eastern new territories. Officially called the Mai Po Nature Reserve, the area is managed by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and provides refuge for hundreds of species of migratory wetland birds in the city of Hong Kong. During the Autumn and Winter, the tens of thousands of birds descending on the wetlands are a sight to behold.

The marshes are part of the Inner Deep Bay that is designated as a Ramsar site, or ‘a wetland site designated for international importance’. Every year, 90,000 migratory birds seek refuge in these mudflats.

The birds feed on the shrimps, crabs, mudskippers and small fish among the mangroves, providing great opportunities for bird-watchers and wildlife photographers in the Spring and Autumn.

Access to the area is restricted for conservation purposes. A number of organized guided tours run throughout year, lasting for around 3 hours and costing $120 per person. Make your way to the reserve via the MTR to Yuen Long Station. From there, visitors can take a 15 min taxi ride to reach the reserve.

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