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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PJSharp" data-source="post: 3550786" data-attributes="member: 118519">How to get a “One day pass for overseas naturalist”Hi Kb57,Getting permits to visit Mai Po if you are visiting from overseas, getting there and getting in is actually much easier than it looks at first sight, and than my description might imply. To qualify for the pass you have to be a member (not employee) of a recognised nature society - so the RSPB for me, and be an overseas resident. Print out the form from the WWF HK website, fill it out, scan it, alongside a copy of your passport and RSPB (or equivalent) membership card and email this all to the address from the website. You need to do this a bit in advance, at least 5 working days. The WWF staff are very helpfull and will get back to you to confirm everything is ok.When planning your trip try to pick a weekday (quieter), with a high tide above 2.0m, to bring shoreline birds close to the mangrove hides, and on to the main reserve. The place is vast, much bigger than you expect, try to spend all day there. If you are going in the winter I suggest making sure you look at the less frequently visited southern end of the reserve as that is where I have tended to see wintering eagles in the past. HK birders on birdforum could I am sure provide better advice.Good luck with your trip, Paul</blockquote>