The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Gray-faced Buzzard (late March-early May) and Chinese Sparrowhawk (April-May and September-October) occur regularly on passage. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta Pitta, Collared and Ruddy Kingfisher Kingfishers (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns may be seen offshore. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen around the island in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons, Blue Rock Thrushes, White-throated and Common Kingfishers are often present along the shore around the harbour. The larger trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Gray-faced Buzzard (late March-early May) and Chinese Sparrowhawk (April-May and September-October) occur regularly on passage. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns may be seen offshore. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen around the island in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons, Blue Rock Thrushes, White=throated White-throated and Common Kingfishers are often present along the shore around the harbour. The larger trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Gray-faced Buzzard (late March-early May) and Chinese Sparrowhawk (April-May and September-October) occur regularly on passage. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns may be seen offshore. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen around the island in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons, Blue Rock Thrushes Thrushes, White=throated and kingfishers Common Kingfishers are often present along the shore around the harbour. The larger trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Gray-faced Buzzard (late March-early May) and Chinese Sparrowhawk (April-May and September-October) occur regularly on passage. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns may be seen offshore. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen around the island in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons, Blue Rock Thrushes and kingfishers are often present along the shore around the harbour. The larger trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Gray-faced Buzzard (late March-early May) and Chinese Sparrowhawk (April-May and September-October) occur regularly on passage. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns may be present.seen offshore. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons, Blue Rock Thrushes and kingfishers are often present along the shore around the harbour. The larger trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Gray-faced Buzzard (late March-early May) and Chinese Sparrowhawk (April-May and September-October) occur regularly on passage. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns may be present. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons, Blue Rock Thrushes and kingfishers are often present along the shore around the harbour. The larger trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Gray-faced Buzzard (late March-early May) and Chinese Sparrowhawk (April-May and September-October) occur regularly on passage. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can may be seen.present. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons, Blue Rock Thrushes and kingfishers are often present along the shore around the harbour. The larger trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Gray-faced Buzzard (late March-mid March-early May) and Chinese Sparrowhawk (April-May and September-October) occur regularly on passage. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons, Blue Rock Thrushes and kingfishers are often present along the shore around the harbour. The larger trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Gray-faced Buzzard (late March-April and October) March-mid May) and Chinese Sparrowhawk (late April-early May) (April-May and September-October) occur regularly on passage. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons, Blue Rock Thrushes and kingfishers are often present along the shore around the harbour. The larger trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Gray-faced Buzzard (late March-April and October) and Chinese Sparrowhawk (late April-early May) and September-October) occur regularly on passage. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons, Blue Rock Thrushes and kingfishers are often present along the shore around the harbour. The larger trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Herons, Blue Rock Thrushes and kingfishers are often present along the shore between around the ferry and the village. harbour. The larger trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes harbours has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often present along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek and surrounding the helipad harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes harbours Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often present along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes harbours Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) store soon after leaving the ferry pier) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often present along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has harbours Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are from late March to mid May and September-November, September to November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often present along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are late March to mid May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-August) (late May-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often present along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are late March to May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are passage migrants not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen present along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are late March to mid May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are late March-May March to mid May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are late March-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers the best opportunities for seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are late March-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings.
buntings. The creek itself sometimes has Striated Herons or bitterns in spring.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers the best seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are late March-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui. This point offers the best seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are late March-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the rugged peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best Tsui. This point for seawatching.
offers the seawatching, although one would need to camp on the island in order to watch in the early morning or at dusk.
The peak seasons to visit are late March-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) (June-August) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 2 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are late March-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen. Of these, Aleutian, Common and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southwards southeast past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May late March-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which seen. Of these, Aleutian, Bridled Common and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong.Kong, while Black-Naped, Bridled and Roseate Terns breed on uninhabited islets in the area. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southwards past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian, Bridled and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, orioles, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southwards past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian, Bridled and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders will want to explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southwards past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 6 9 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian, Bridled and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southwards past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 6 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian, Bridled and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cutivation cultivation which attracts passerines such as buntings.buntings and flycatchers. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southwards past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 6 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian, Bridled and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds Frigatebirds, Streaked and Short-tailed Shearwaters are sometimes seen in spring and summer, typically when terns are present.
summer.
After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cutivation which attracts passerines such as buntings. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southwards past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 6 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian, Bridled and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong waters.Kong. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds are sometimes seen in spring and summer, typically when terns are present.
After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cutivation which attracts passerines such as buntings. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southwards past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 6 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian and Aleutian, Bridled and Great Crested Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong waters. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds are sometimes seen in spring and summer, typically when terns are present.
After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cutivation which attracts passerines such as buntings. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southwards past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 6 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and somteimes sometimes appear in and around the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian and Bridled Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong waters. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds are sometimes seen in spring and summer, typically when terns are present.
After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cutivation which attracts passerines such as buntings. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southwards past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-Apri), (March-April), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat makes it less attractive is oppressive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds such as thrushes and robins being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 6 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. Ancient Murrelets winter in the area and somteimes appear in the harbour. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian and Bridled Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong waters. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds are sometimes seen in spring and summer, typically when terns are present.
After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Pacific Reef Herons and Blue Rock Thrush is Thrushes are often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cutivation which attracts passerines such as buntings. For a longer walk, one can keep walking southwards past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-Apri), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat makes it less attractive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 6 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian and Bridled Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong waters. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds are sometimes seen in spring and summer, typically when terns are present.
After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Blue Rock Thrush is often seen along the shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
A short detour to the south (turn right at the store) leads to the Two Sisters cafe and a small area of cutivation which attracts passerines such as buntings. For a longer walk, one can walk south from the ferry pier keep walking southwards past this cafe and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-Apri), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat makes it less attractive and there are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity, the wintering birds being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below), which allow anything from 3 to 6 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian and Bridled Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong waters. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds are sometimes seen in spring and summer, typically when terns are present. present.
After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Since much of Blue Rock Thrush is often seen along the island is bare or has low scrub cover, shore between the ferry and the village. The trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
For a longer walk, one can walk south from the ferry pier and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-Apri), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat makes it less attractive and there a few are fewer birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity: diversity, the wintering birds are being similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below).below), which allow anything from 3 to 6 hours on the island. The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian and Bridled Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong waters. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds are sometimes seen in spring and summer, typically when terns are present. After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Since much of the island is bare or has low scrub cover, the trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
For a longer walk, one can walk south from the ferry pier and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-Apri), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat makes it less attractive and there a few birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity: the wintering birds are similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below). The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian and Bridled Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong waters. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds are sometimes seen in spring and summer, typically when terns are present. After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Since much of the island is bare or has low scrub cover, the trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
buntings.
For a longer walk, one can walk south from the ferry pier and make a circular tour of the peninsula via Nam Kok Tsui which is the best point for seawatching.
The peak seasons to visit are April-May and September-November, when migrants such as flycatchers, buntings, minivets and accipiters regularly stop over. Rarities such as Maroon Oriole (March-Apri), Fairy Pitta and Ruddy Kingfisher (April-May) have occurred.
In summer (June-September) the heat makes it less attractive and there a few birds of interest, athough terns can be seen offshore and from the ferry. Winter is suitable for hiking but not especially rich in terms of species diversity: the wintering birds are similar to those on the adjacent mainland.
The timing of visits is largely dictated by the ferry schedules (see below). The ferry between Aberdeen or Stanley and Po Toi offers a chance to view occasional seabirds. For most of the year there are few birds on this stretch of sea, but resident White-bellied Sea Eagles can sometimes be encountered perched or in flight. In spring and autumn, Red-necked Phalaropes are often present on the water. From May to September a variety of terns can be seen, of which Aleutian and Bridled Terns are not easily seen elsewhere in Hong Kong waters. Jaegers and Lesser Frigatebirds are sometimes seen in spring and summer, typically when terns are present. After alighting at the ferry pier, most birders explore the area around the village. Since much of the island is bare or has low scrub cover, the trees surrounding the village and along the creek behind it are the main 'hotspots' offering shelter for migrants. The trees and scrub beside the creek harbour flycatchers, shrikes, minivets and buntings.
