The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (mid March to mid May) and autumn (August to October). A wide range of shorebirds including Asian Dowitcher and Nordmann's Greenshank occur regularly on passage, with some species over-wintering. Winter also sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Baikal Teal, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Oriental Storks and Siberian Cranes visit occasionally in winter. Imperial, Greater Spotted and sometimes other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower although resident species such as Greater Painted-Snipe, Yellow Bittern and Purple Heron may be of interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year. Indian Cuckoos can be heard from April to June, while Large Hawk Cuckoos are often present around the Field Studies Centre in spring.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
shore. Reaching the mudflat hides requires a walk of around 15 minutes across floating bridges over the mangroves.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle and end sections being especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid (mid March to mid May) and autumn (August to October). A wide range of shorebirds including Asian Dowitcher and Nordmann's Greenshank occur regularly on passage, with some species over-wintering. Winter also sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Baikal Teal, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Oriental Storks and Siberian Cranes visit occasionally in winter. Imperial, Greater Spotted and sometimes other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower although resident species such as Greater Painted-Snipe, Yellow Bittern and Purple Heron may be of interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year. Indian Cuckoos can be heard from April to June, while Large Hawk Cuckoos are often present around the Field Studies Centre in spring.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle and end sections being especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). A wide range of shorebirds including Asian Dowitcher and Nordmann's Greenshank occur regularly on passage, with some species over-wintering. Winter also sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Baikal Teal, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Oriental Storks and Siberian Cranes visit occasionally in winter. Imperial, Greater Spotted and sometimes other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower although resident species such as Greater Painted-Snipe, Yellow Bittern and Purple Heron may be of interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year. Indian Cuckoos can be heard from April to June, while Large Hawk Cuckoos are often present around the Field Studies Centre in spring.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle and end sections being especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). A wide range of shorebirds including Asian Dowitcher and Nordmann's Greenshank occur regularly on passage, with some species over-wintering. Winter also sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Baikal Teal, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Oriental Storks and Siberian Cranes visit occasionally in winter. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower although resident species such as Greater Painted-Snipe, Yellow Bittern and Purple Heron may be of interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year. Indian Cuckoos can be heard from April to June.
June, while Large Hawk Cuckoos are often present around the Field Studies Centre in spring.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle and end sections being especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). A wide range of shorebirds including Asian Dowitcher and Nordmann's Greenshank occur regularly on passage, with some species over-wintering. Winter also sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Baikal Teal, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Oriental Storks and Siberian Cranes visit occasionally in winter. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower although resident species such as Greater Painted-Snipe, Yellow Bittern and Purple Heron may be of interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year. Indian Cuckoos can be heard from April to June.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle and end sections being especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). A wide range of shorebirds including Asian Dowitcher and Nordmann's Greenshank occur regularly on passae. passage, with some species over-wintering. Winter also sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Oriental Storks and Siberian Cranes visit occasionally in winter. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower although resident species such as Greater Painted-Snipe, Yellow Bittern and Purple Heron may be of interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year. Indian Cuckoos can be heard from April to June.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle and end sections being especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). A wide range of shorebirds including Asian Dowitcher and Nordmann's Greenshank occur regularly.regularly on passae. Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Oriental Storks and Siberian Cranes visit occasionally in winter. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower although resident species such as Greater Painted-Snipe, Yellow Bittern and Purple Heron may be of interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year. Indian Cuckoos can be heard from April to June.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle and end sections being especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). A wide range of shorebirds including Asian Dowitcher and Nordmann's Greenshank occur regularly. Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Oriental Storks and Siberian Cranes visit occasionally in winter. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower although resident species such as Greater Painted-Snipe, Yellow Bittern and Purple Heron may be of interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
year. Indian Cuckoos can be heard from April to June.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle and end sections being especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). A wide range of shorebirds including Asian Dowitcher and Nordmann's Greenshank occur regularly. Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Oriental Storks and Siberian Cranes vist visit occasionally in winter. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower although resident species such as Greater Painted-Snipe, Yellow Bittern and Purple Heron may be of interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section and end sections being especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). A wide range of shorebirds including Asian Dowitcher and Nordmann's Greenshank occur regularly. Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Oriental Storks and Siberian Cranes vist occasionally in winter. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower although resident species such as Greater Painted-Snipe Painted-Snipe, Yellow Bittern and Purple Heron may be of interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section being especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). A wide range of shorebirds including Asian Dowitcher and Nordmann's Greenshank occur regularly. Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Oriental Storks and Siberian Cranes vist occasionally in winter. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower though some residents although resident species such as Greater Painted-Snipe and Purple Heron may be of interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section being especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower though some residents such as Greater Painted-Snipe may be of interest. Some interest, and some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower though some residents such as Greater Painted-Snipe may be of interest. Some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road.road, and Pied, White-throated and Common Kingfishers around the fishponds.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (August to October). Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls as well as Gull-billed Terns may be seen on the mudflats. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower though some residents such as Greater Painted-Snipe may be of interest. Some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (lAugust (August to October). Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls may be seen on the mudflats. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower though some residents such as Greater Painted-Snipe may be of interest. Some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (late August (lAugust to October). Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls may be seen on the mudflats. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower though some residents such as Greater Painted-Snipe may be of interest. Some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are often seen along the road.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (late August to October). Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Wintering gulls including Pallas' and Saunders's Gulls may be seen on the mudflats. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower though some residents such as Greater Painted-Snipe may be of interest. Some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike Shrike, Eastern Yellow Wagtail and Richard's Pipit are resident often seen along the road.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (late August to October). Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and ocasioanlly occasionally Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower though some residents such as Greater Painted-Snipe may be of interest. Some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike and Richard's Pipit are resident along the road.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (late August to October). Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Spot-billed Duck and Eastern Spot-billed, Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and ocasioanlly Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower though some residents such as Greater Painted-Snipe may be of interest. Some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road attract terns (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter. Long-tailed Shrike and Richard's Pipit are resident along the road.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) and autumn (late August to October). Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Spot-billed Duck and Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and ocasioanlly Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to August) diversity is lower though some residents such as Greater Painted-Snipe may be of interest. Some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there.
there. Those with access to the Restricted Area aim to visit the mudflat hides on a rising tide which will bring birds closer to the shore.
Visitors who have not arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance, with the middle section especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road are especially for attract terns in spring (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns). Terns) from mid April to mid June. The reedbeds beside the oard such as CHines Penfulne road have Chinese Penduline Tit in winter, winter. Long-tailed Shirk, Shrike and Richard's PIpit.Pipit are resident along the road.
The peak periods for shorebirds are spring (late March-mid May) andautimn and autumn (late Augut August to Ocober).
October). Winter sees large numbers of waterfowl including less common species such as Spot-billed Duck and Falcated and Ferruginous Ducks. Imperial, Greater Spotted and other eagles winter in the area, as do Eastern Buzzards, Eastern Marsh Harrier and ocasioanlly Pied Harriers.
In summer (June to AUgust) diveristy August) diversity is lower thogh though some redints residents such as Greater Painte-SJipe ar eof intertest.
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Painted-Snipe may be of interest. Some non-breeding Black-faced Spoonbills may be seen throughout the year.
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there.
Visitors who have not made arrangements arranged access in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance. This road passes through several rich habitats including fishponds and reedbeds, where a subset of entrance, with the birds of Mai Po may be observed. middle section especially productive. The fishponds to the south of the road are especially for terns in spirng spring (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns).Terns). The reedbeds beside the oard such as CHines Penfulne Tit in winter, Long-tailed Shirk, Richard's PIpit.
The (late March-mid May) andautimn (late Augut to Ocober).
In summer (June to AUgust) diveristy is lower thogh some redints such as Greater Painte-SJipe ar eof intertest.
In psring
Given the size of the site, at least half a day is recommended for those who have arranged access in advance. Keen birders can easily spend a whole day there.
Visitors who have not made arrangements in advance will not be allowed to enter the reserve, but can observe a range of species by "birding" the access road, Tam Kon Chau Road, on foot or by bicycle. The road runs from Castle Peak Road to the AFCD warden's hut at the reserve entrance. This road passes through several rich habitats including fishponds and reedbeds, where a subset of the birds of Mai Po may be observed. The fishponds to the south of the road are especially for terns in spirng (White-winged, Whiskered and sometimes Little Terns).
