Holes Bay neap tides and at spring tides, and a double high water. Maximum monthly temperatures range from an average of in January to in August; minimums range from to . Ground temperatures on the mudflats can fall below freezing in winter. The prevailing winds are from the west or southwest, but sea breezes can also blow in from the south and southeast. Holes Bay is home to numerous wetland bird species including avocet, black-tailed godwit, curlew, kingfisher, little egret, oystercatcher, red-breasted merganser, redshank, spoonbill, teal and widgeon. The bay is used for fishing. Species that occur here include bass, mullet, flounder,
The Raksha Country and the Sea Market The Raksha Country and the Sea Market "The Raksha Country and the Sea Market" () is a short story by Pu Songling first published in "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio". Told in two parts, the story follows the adventures of scholar-merchant Ma Ji, and is one of the first "Strange Tales" entries to be translated into English. Some critics have argued that "The Raksha Country" serves as social commentary relating to various topics including hypocrisy, conventional standards of beauty, and nationalism. The story was likely inspired by both ancient Hindu mythology and early Chinese literature; it has been adapted