WWF Mai Po

世界自然基金會香港分會於米埔自然保護區內一直致力為公眾提供安全環境，我們不時檢討區內設施以確保訪客安全。近期進行的安全評估指出，觀鳥屋內窗戶開啟後若沒有用手輔助關閉時，窗戶下墜時會有機會夾到手指以致造成傷害。因此，本會在2013年6月為三層觀鳥屋內所有窗戶安裝一組安全裝置，包括一對緩衝裝置及一個有回彈力的接駁鉸，以減低窗戶意外下墜時的衝力，從而降低訪客受傷的機會，此裝置亦能降低關上窗戶時產生聲響，減少對雀鳥造成滋擾。雖然新安裝的安全裝置可以減低風險，但公眾當關上觀鳥屋窗戶時仍需格外小心，避免意外發生。

三層觀鳥屋的安全裝置仍在試驗階段，我們希望收集各方意見後，才考慮於其他觀鳥屋安裝。如欲反映意見及查詢進一步資料，請聯絡米埔自然保護區辦公室，電話：2471-6212。


WWF Hong Kong always aims to provide a safe environment for visitors at Mai Po Nature Reserve. We review visitor safety from time to time and upgrade the facilities to ensure visitor safety. A recent safety review identified the risk that a falling shutter on the hides could trap fingers and cause injury. In response to this, in June 2013 we have upgraded all shutters in Tower Hide to incorporate a spring hinge and a pair of pressurized stoppers to buffer the force. As well as reducing the risk of injury, these shutters should also reduce the noise produced by closing shutters, minimizing disturbance to birds. Care is still required to prevent the risk of injury when closing shutters, but it is hoped that the new system will minimize the risk of accidents occurring.

The system in Tower Hide is provided as a trial. We would like to collect feedback before deciding whether to apply the system to other bird watching hides. If you would like to express your opinion or to get further information, please contact WWF Mai Po Office by 2471-6212.