Penghu County Mao Islet Seabird Refuge

Date Established	May 24, 1991
Area( hectare )	36.2
Location	The area above the subtidal line in Big and Small Maoyu and the area extending 100 meters into the sea.
Management ​Agency	Penghu County Government

Tens of thousands of terns in light grey or white body plumage hover in the sky with their chirping echoing the gently lapping waves at dawn. This is the image of Mao Islet between late spring and summer.  The Large Mao Islet, approximately 70 meters above sea, marks the highest point on Penghu Islands, and the Small Mao Islet is around 50 meters in height. Both islets are surrounded by cliffs, making them not accessible to humans, hence preserving a perfect breeding environment for seabirds. In fact, Mao Islet was the first wildlife refuge in Taiwan.  The Black Tide and and currents along China’s coastlines are full of migratory fish species, making this area suitable for inhabitation and feeding for seabirds, such as terns. During peak breeding season, the number of bird species here could top the Penghu Islands.

For more information, please visit Penghu County Mao Islet Seabird Refuge.