Distribution
Where can I find the dolphins in different seasons?
Winter (from Dec. to Feb.)
- Many dolphins in waters around Sha Chau, Lung Kwu Chau and north Lantau
- Some dolphins in the east and south of Lantau waters and outer Deep Bay
![Local Distribution](images/cwd_hkwinter_s.gif) |
Distribution in Winter |
Spring (from March to May)
- Significant numbers of dolphins only occur in north Lantau and outer Deep Bay
- Rarely appear in south Lantau and west Lamma
![Local Distribution](images/cwd_hkspring_s.gif) |
Distribution in Spring |
Summer (from June to August)
- An influx of dolphins from mainland Chinese waters
- They use the entire extent of their range in Hong Kong (i.e. outer Deep Bay; Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau; north, east and south Lantau; and west Lamma)
- They mainly occur in waters north of Lantau
![Local Distribution](images/cwd_hksummer_s.gif) |
Dolphin Distribution in Summer |
Autumn (from Sept. to Nov.)
- In autumn, the summer trend appears to continue
![Local Distribution](images/cwd_hkautumn_s.gif) |
Distribution in Autumn |
To summarize, waters around Sha Chau, Lung Kwu Chau and north Lantau is heavily used by the dolphins throughout the year. It is the most important dolphin habitat in Hong Kong.
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