Places and Trails across Hong Kong
Four Kowloon Parks and Chi Lin Nunnery
During the Covid pandemic, many people have spent longer indoors than is really good for mental or physical health; we need a more balanced way of life, including exercise and relaxation with some escape from the pressures of the Covid-19 era. With evidence suggesting most coronavirus transmission occurs indoors, there…
Deep Bay: Hong Kong’s Threatened Wetland of International Importance
Deep Bay is a Key Winter Area and Stopover for Waterbirds The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance was signed at Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. Its mission is, “The conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving…
Hong Kong’s Wonderful Wildlife
Hong Kong is usually a poor place for seeing migrating birds of prey; on many days, you might be hard-pressed to see even one passing over. But on some days – and perhaps not every year, two species can be seen in good numbers: Grey-faced Buzzard (Butastur indicus),…
While there’s no apocalypse now in Hong Kong’s insect world, threats and changes are cause for concern – including for us humans It’s nightfall on a grey, gloomy day, at a car park amidst woodland in Hong Kong’s central New Territories. A four-person team of moth enthusiasts has…
Hong Kong conservation
Hong Kong Wetland Park is a curious place – with little wetland, excess dryland and an outsize visitor centre with exhibition areas like scifi scenes. I headed to the Hong Kong Wetland Park a few days ago – in 2008, for my first visit since it fully opened.…
WWF Hong Kong has launched a Save Our Seas campaign, aimed at combatting over-fishing. Just produced a short video, filmed by Hong Kong Outdoors contributor Charles Frew. You can watch the video online, including on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLEAXD48hqA WWF Hong Kong SOS Campaign (Eng) WWF Hong Kong SOS Campaign…
The Tai Po Kau (大埔滘) Nature Reserve is a splendid example of reforestation. Originally designated as a Special Area within the country parks system, the Tai Po Kau (大埔滘) Nature Reserve is a splendid example of reforestation – supporting a wide range of fauna and flora as well…