Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve

Tai Po Kau is a forest reserve located on the road between Tai Po and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. It is Hong Kong's largest secondary forest, and holds good stands of mature plantation and native trees. It is the best site in Hong Kong for forest birds. The 1 km forestry road leading to the nature wardens' hut, is a good place to look for flycatchers, minivets, warblers and thrushes. The notice board has a map showing clearly marked trails of varying distances. The shorter walks (red and blue) are the most frequently used by local birdwatchers. There is also a birders' logbook in a box on the right side of the warden's hut.

Special species:	Hainan Blue Flycatcher*, Tristram's Bunting*, Greater-necklaced Laughingthrush*, Yellow-cheeked Tit, Forest Wagtail*, Orange-bellied Leafbird, White-bellied Yuhina*, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Grey-chinned Minivet, Scarlet Minivet, Blue-winged Minla, Japanese Paradise Flycatcher* and Fork-tailed Sunbird.
Suggested time:	4 hours
Transportation:	Take the KCR to Tai Po Market and then take a taxi or bus (70, 72, 73A or 74A)