Page 63 - HK-Connect-2020-21-EN-Nov2020-edition (4)
P. 63

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













 60                                           HKCONNECT 2021/22  61
   58   59   60   61   62   63   64   65   66   67   68