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Watching Black Kites in Hong Kong

black kiteBlack Kites are by far the commonest birds of prey in Hong Kong – and among the territory’s most familiar birds.

Submitted by Martin Williams on 26 January 2011 - 2:54pm

Migrations of Hong Kong ducks revealed by satellite tracking

WWF Hong Kong press release, on study showing ducks wintering in Hong Kong travel impressive distances, with one wigeon flying 2000km in a single flight:

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The first phase of a multi-partner project to track the global movements of Hong Kong's wild ducks has ended successfully. The 12-month period of satellite tracking discovered that coastal regions of the Yellow Sea are critical staging areas for Hong Kong's ducks within the East Asia-Australasian Flyway (EAAF), and that these ducks require a diverse range of wetland habitats scattered across many countries to complete their migration.

"The Hong Kong ducks clearly undertake epic migration journeys and rely on a wide range of inland and coastal wetland habitats. The Yellow Sea in particular appears crucial as a staging area for over 90% of the duck, and we observed the importance of protected wetlands to complete their migration," said Bena Smith, WWF-Hong Kong Mai Po Reserve Manager.

Submitted by Martin Williams on 14 January 2010 - 11:08am

White-bellied Sea-Eagle in Wanchai

eagle wanchaieagle in wanchaiI've been sent info on and photos of an adult White-bellied Sea-Eagle, perching on bamboo scaffolding just west of Convention Centre.
Attracted by reclamation work leading to prey being readily available?? Plus good vantage point.

Seen by John Saeki; he reckons there a month ago, but was there yesterday and today. Shot at top left by John; other shot by Martin Megino.

Submitted by Martin Williams on 20 January 2009 - 6:26pm

Tai Po Kau Forest

tai po kauThe Tai Po Kau (大埔滘) Nature Reserve is a splendid example of reforestation - supporting a wide range of fauna and flora as well as being a good place to visit, with an excellent trail system.

Submitted by Martin Williams on 22 July 2006 - 8:55am

Top Ten HK birds

Here's a definitive list of the top ten Hong Kong birds.
(Well, ok, this is subjective; but ten top species for sure.)

Criteria include global status, appearance, relationship to HK.

Submitted by DocMartin on 7 June 2006 - 3:17am

Kowloon Park (九龍公園)

Set right by the busy streets of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Park (九龍公園) makes for a pleasant green escape from the city streets.

Submitted by Martin Williams on 15 April 2006 - 2:44pm

Hong Kong Forests

tai po kauThough there are places where wildlife is on the rebound, none is any more than a shadow of Hong Kong's forests past.

Submitted by DocMartin on 13 June 2005 - 8:05pm

Mai Po birding, Hong Kong

Mai Po Marshes Nature Reserve is a key part of the internationally important Deep Bay wetland

Submitted by DocMartin on 24 May 2004 - 6:34pm
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