米埔 Mai Po
生境 Habitats
地點介紹 Site Description
米埔自然護理區位於元朗區，為一處拉姆薩爾濕地，亦是全港最大的濕地，彼鄰深圳后海灣。區內保留24個仍然運作的基圍蝦塘，並有魚塘、蘆葦床、泥灘、紅樹林等不同生境，吸引大量物種棲息，包括約400種昆蟲及300種鳥類。米埔每年吸引超過6萬隻水鳥過冬，當中包括著名的黑臉琵鷺；此外，米埔位於候鳥遷徙線上，估計每年有12萬隻水鳥經過和歇息。區內設有觀鳥屋供人觀賞鳥類。
保護區由世界自然基金會管理，要入內參觀須先取得許可證。
Mai Po Nature Reserve, located in Yuen Long, is a Ramsar Site and Hong Kong's largest wetland. It is situated close to Deep Bay, Shenzhen. Inside the Reserve are 24 gei wais still in operation, as well as habitats such as fish ponds, reedbeds, mudflats and mangroves. A large number of species is thus attracted to reside in the area, including around 400 insect species and 300 bird species. In addition, every year Mai Po attracts over 60,000 migratory waterbirds for wintering, including the famous Black-faced Spoonbill. It is also estimated that around 120,000 migratory waterbirds pass through and stop over Mai Po each year, as the site is situated on a flyway. The Reserve has set up several birdwatching hides for bird observation.
The Nature Reserve is managed by WWF Hong Kong. A permit is required to enter the Reserve.