The best time for bird watching is in the spring and the autumn when more than 300 species of birds have been recorded in the area, many of them rarely seen anywhere outside the region. The migrant birds forage in the vicinity of Mai Po and Inner Deep Bay Wetlands, feeding on fish, shrimps and crabs among the mangroves.
During the winter months, the wetland is home to some 20,000 to 30,000 migratory water birds, including the rare and endangered Black-faced Spoonbill. The area also houses such wildlife as otters, butterflies, leopard cats and other mammals.
Visitors can visit Mai Po on their own any day of the week including public holidays but must call in advance to get a HK$120 one-day visitor pass. There are a limited number of daily passes and they are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. The pass allows visitors to walk around Mai Po on their own, including restricted areas. WWFHK will provide visitors with a map of suggested walking areas. Visitors can also enquire about booking a bird-watching guide.
To request a pass:
Phone: 2526 4473
E-mail: maipo@wwf.org.hk
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