Despite its small size and dense population, Hong Kong hosts a rich and varied avifauna amounting to some 575 species, thanks to its strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accommodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders. The 'birding season' is considered to run from September to mid May: from late May to August the weather is oppressively hot and humid, while the variety of birds is largely limited to residents and a few summer visitors such as cuckoos and terns. For details of the status of each species, visitors are referred to the online edition of the Avifauna of Hong Kong, Kong, maintained by the Hong Kong Birdwatching Society at http://avifauna.hkbws.org.hk/
Despite its small size and dense population, Hong Kong hosts a varied avifauna amounting to some 575 species, thanks to its strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accommodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders. The 'birding season' is considered to run from September to mid May: from late May to August the weather is oppressively hot and humid, while the variety of birds is largely limited to residents and a few summer visitors such as cuckoos and terns. For details of the status of each species, visitors are referred to the online edition of the Avifauna of Hong Kong, maintained by the Hong Kong Birdwatching Society at http://avifauna.hkbws.org.hk/
Despite its small size and dense population, Hong Kong hosts a varied avifauna amounting to some 575 species, thanks to its strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accommodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian bird species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders. The 'birding season' is considered to run from September to mid May: from late May to August the weather is oppressively hot and humid, while the variety of birds is largely limited to residents and a few summer visitors such as cuckoos and terns.
Despite its small size and dense population, Hong Kong hosts a varied avifauna amounting to over 550 some 575 species, thanks to its strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accommodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian bird species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders. The 'birding season' is considered to run from September to mid May: from late May to August the weather is oppressively hot and humid, while the variety of birds is largely limited to residents and a few summer visitors such as cuckoos and terns.
Hong Kong is now a Special Administrative Region of China. Despite its small size and dense population it hosts population, Hong Kong hosts a varied avifauna amounting to over 550 species, thanks to its strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accomodating accommodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian bird species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders. The 'birding season' is considered to run from September to mid May: from late May to August the weather is oppressively hot and humid, while the variety of birds is largely limited to residents and a few summer visitors such as cuckoos and terns.
Hong Kong is now a Special Administrative Region of China. Despite its small size and dense population it hosts a varied avifauna amounting to over 550 species, thanks to its strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accomodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian bird species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders. The 'birding season' is considered to run from September to mid May: from late May to August the weather is oppressively hot and humid, while the variety of birds is largely limited to residents and a few summer visitors such as cuckoos and terns.
Hong Kong is now a Special Administrative Region of China. Despite its small size it hosts a varied avifauna amounting to over 550 species, thanks to its strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accomodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian bird species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders. The 'birding season' is considered to run from September to mid May: from late May to August the weather is oppressively hot and humid, while the variety of birds is largely limited to residents and a few summer visitors such as cuckoos and terns.
Hong Kong is now a Special Administrative Region of China. Despite its small size it offers hosts a varied avifauna amounting to over 550 species, thanks to its strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accomodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian bird species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders. The 'birding season' is considered to run from September to mid May: from late May to August the weather is oppressively hot and humid, while the variety of birds is limited to residents and a few summer visitors such as cuckoos and terns.
Hong Kong is now a Special Administrative Region of China. Despite its small size it offers a varied avifauna amounting to over 550 species, thanks to its strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accomodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian bird species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders. The 'birding season' is considered to run from September to mid May: from late May to August the weather is oppressively hot and humid, while the variety of birds is limited to residents and a few summer visitors.visitors such as cuckoos and terns.
Hong Kong is now a Special Administrative Region of China. Despite its small size it offers a varied avifauna amounting to over 550 species, thanks to its strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accomodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian bird species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders. The 'birding season' is considered to run from September to mid May: from late May to August the weather is oppressively hot and humid, while the variety of birds is limited to residents and a few summer visitors.
Hong Kong is now a Special Administrative Region of China. Despite its small size it offers a varied avifauna amounting to over 550 species, thanks to a combination of its strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accomodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian bird species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flwyay Flyway and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders.
Hong Kong is now a Special Admnistrative Administrative Region of China. Despite its small size it offers a varied avifauna amounting to over 550 species, thanks to a combinaton combination of strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accomodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian bird species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flwyay and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders.
Hong Kong is now a Special Admnistrative Region of China. Despite its small size it offers a varied avifauna amounting to over 550 species, thanks to a combinaton of strategic location and a surprising variety of habitats. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate accomodating both Eurasian and Southeast Asian bird species. It also lies on the East Asian-Australasian Flwyay and is visited by a wide range of migrants. Habitats include the Mai Po marshes and other wetlands, sub-tropical forests such as Tai Po Kau in the New Territories, mountains and outlying islands such as Po Toi where migrants gather. Thanks to good public transport, most hotspots can be visited relatively easily and safely, making Hong Kong an attractive destination or stopover for visiting birders.
