Shek Ngau Chau
Shek Ngau Chau (Chinese: 石牛洲, formerly Gau Tau 㞗頭 - literally, "penis head rock") is an uninhabited island of Hong Kong within Tai Po District. It has an area of 0.92 hectares (2.3 acres) and is located in Mirs Bay, in the north-east of the New Territories.[1]
Buildings
The island features a light beacon, a pier, a one-storey hut and stairs to the peak. They were built by the Marine Department as aids to navigation.[1]
Conservation
The island is the most important breeding ground for terns in Hong Kong. It was designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 2005.[2][1]
References
- ^ a b c "Site of Special Scientific Interest - Shek Ngau Chau" (PDF). Planning Department. 30 September 1992.
- ^ "Register of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)". Planning Department.
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- Tai Po Kau
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- A Chau (丫洲, Centre Island)
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- Flat Island (銀洲)
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- Kung Chau (弓洲)
- Ma Shi Chau (馬屎洲)
- Ma Yan Pai (媽印排)
- Mo Chau (磨洲)
- Ping Chau (平洲)
- Sam Pui Chau (三杯酒)
- Sha Pai (沙排)
- Shek Ngau Chau (石牛洲)
- Tang Chau (燈洲)
- Tap Mun Chau (塔門洲, Grass Island)
- Tit Shue Pai (鐵樹排)
- Tung Ping Chau
- Wai Chau Pai (灣仔排)
- Wu Chau (烏洲)
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- Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
- Lam Tsuen Valley
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- Sai Kung West Country Park
- Tai Po Industrial Estate
- Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve
- Tai Po Lookout
- Tai Po Sports Ground
- Tai Po Waterfront Park
- Three Fathoms Cove
- Historic churches of Sai Kung Peninsula
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