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Wetland Park Mai Po Inner Deep Bay Ramsar Site
The 61-hectare Hong Kong Wetland Park in the New Territories is Hong Kong is a major stopover site along the East Asian-
a recreated wetland habitat for water birds and other wildlife. Australasian Flyway and over 50,000 migratory water birds
v Home to many varieties of butterflies, dragonflies, amphibians, reptiles, fish, refuel and overwinter here every year.
crabs, mudskippers and celebrity crocodile “Pui Pui”.
v World-class eco-park featuring many of Hong Kong's native flora and fauna v One of Asia's most important v About 400 species of
in a natural setting. conservation areas for birds recorded, with globally
threatened species such as
v International awards won include the prestigious Global Award for wildlife, with traditional shrimp the Black-faced Spoonbill,
ponds, freshwater ponds,
Excellence from the Urban Land Institute in the US. mangroves and reed beds. Nordmann's Greenshank and
Spoon-billed Sandpiper finding
sanctuary here. #DIVERSE

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