Subject: Postponement of Re-opening Mai Po Nature Reserve [Print This Page] Author: WWF Mai Po Time: 3/01/2008 17:43 Subject: Postponement of Re-opening Mai Po Nature Reserve
WWF was informed late this afternoon that Mai Po Nature Reserve will not re-open tomorrow morning (Friday 4th January).
We were told the reason for this is that a dead Little Egret collected from the San Tin area this morning is currently being tested for the H5 virus. The result should be announced around lunchtime tomorrow (Friday 4th January). If the bird is H5 virus free, the reserve will be re-opened with immediate effect. A postive H5 result would mean the reserve remains closed until the bird is further tested for H5N1.
We will post up another notice tomorrow afternoon as soon as we know the outcome.
Bena Smith
WWF Reserve Officer
3193 7511 Author: 深藍-Owen Time: 3/01/2008 19:30
Bena, although we cant access maipo still but please keep update the birding report for us, I heard something exciting recently inside maipo. : Author: isaac_chan Time: 4/01/2008 07:54
Really?
I just keep thinking does recent cold weather bring those Dalmatian Pelicans back to Mai Po..... Author: WWF Mai Po Time: 4/01/2008 12:22
Good news!
The Little Egret found near San Tin yesterday tested negative for H5 so Mai Po is now re-open to the public.
Bena Smith
WWF Reserve Officer
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