What are the chances of seeing a Continental Swift in Tuen Mun?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Continental Swift sighting in Tuen Mun on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 368th most-seen of the 557 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 20%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Continental Swift in Tuen Mun?
May to August
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Continental Swift in Tuen Mun on a given day, against under 5% in September to April, the lowest months. Those are among Tuen Mun's wettest months, with about 240 mm of rain a month against 20 mm in December.
Is Tuen Mun the best place to see a Continental Swift?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Continental Swift sightings, Tuen Mun has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Hong Kong (China, under 5%).
Where does the Continental Swift sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Continental Swift is recorded against all the insects logged in Tuen Mun (8 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.