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Earth moving works at gei wai 16/17
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Gei Wai 16/17 was temporarily refilled |
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The earth-moving works in gei wai 16/17 has been temporarily
suspended as it has been refilled with water to provide a
high-tide roosting site for migratory waders in March and
April. The gei wai will be drained down again after
the waders leave in May and the whole project is expected
to be finished in early October 2002.
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Gei
wai 16/17 is the main bird watching area within the Mai
Po Nature Reserve where four out of a total of 11 bird hides
are found. Up to 10,000 waders can be found here during the
early winter and spring migrations. In order to improve the
area, by providing more space for the waders and enhancing
bird watching, earthmoving is being carried out at gei wai 16/17.
| Gei wai 16/17 before
the Earth moving works. |
This work should be finished by the end
of October 2002 and during this period, birdwatchers are recommended
to visit other gei wai to find waders.
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| The process during
the earth moving works. |
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