Big Bird Race is WWF-Hong Kong’s longest-running birdwatchers event. Generating strong enthusiasm locally and from overseas, the event has grown in the last four decades, attracting teams that will vie to spot the most species in 12 hours. Funds raised by teams directly contribute to the habitat management of Mai Po Nature Reserve, to give birds and other wildlife a better home. The Big Bird Race has grown into a legendary challenge for local bird lovers. It is becoming a regionally important bird-watching challenge, attracting school participants to join. We also actively seek new teams to join each year.
 

2024 FUND ALLOCATION
PROPOSED WORK IN 2024 SUMMER

Enhancement of Pond #24b/d
• Biodiversity Management Zone 6: buffalo-grazed rain-fed marsh

Work Objective
• create and maintain a short-vegetated seasonal freshwater marshland (area=27,600m2)through periodic and focused grazing

Proposed work detail:
• install a total length of 220m and 1.8m tall fencing to divide Pond #24a-c and #24d-g whenever desired
• reprofile Pond #24b & d pond floor to open marshes and pools

THEME BIRD 2024