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Naturalists' Essentials

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Free field guides, information that helps you to begin your naturalist's journey.

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Maps

Where to survey Black Kites

Ecologists monitors the number of Black Kites in Hong Kong as it reflects the stability of our ecosystem.
Black Kite survey is relatively easy to conduct even by bird-watching learners. Download our map and try to conduct the survey!

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Exploring Lung Fu Shan

Lung Fu Shan Country Park is the smallest among Hong Kong Country Parks. It is a biodiversity haven supporting hundreds of species of butterflies and birds. You may also find century-old historical relics such as the Victoria City Boundary Stone and Pinewood Battery there. The hiking routes suggested in this map, Exploring Lung Fu Shan, begin with our centre leading to The Peak and the High West. You could enjoy fantastic views of Island West and Victoria Harbour on your way up.

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Lung Fu Shan Workout Guide

There are 5 levels of walking/running trails, 4 “Work It Out!” routine - each routine with 3 levels accordingly (see the backside of the map), and 11 stretching exercises (see the backside of the map) for you to follow along. Read the exercise details on the map, or scan the QR code next to each routine for details of all difficulty levels.

field guides

field guides

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A Year in the Forest Calendar

Showcasing the animals and plants you may find throughout the seasons on Lung Fu Shan, which is available for all to download below.

Urban Field Guide

Species that are common found in urban areas of Hong Kong, download the field guide and start your exploration today.

Lung Fu Shan Common Spiders Dichotomous Key

A dichotomous key that allows you to quickly identify spiders based on their characteristics.
You may also construct your dichotomous key using the same logic, watch this Youtube video to learn how.

equipment

field equipment

Recommended items for birding and insect surveying
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Field equipment Borrowing Service

Our centre is offering free field equipment for the public to loan such as field guides, books, binoculars and loupes. 

Recommended items for birding and insect surveying

Binoculars 101

A must have for bird-watchers, but do you know how to use one properly?

Watch the video to learn more.

How to use 

Birds of Hong Kong and South China

Many bird watchers have heard of this book, do you know how to use it well to identify birds?
Going birding on Lung Fu Shan, feel free to borrow one from our centre. Details please visit our Field Equipment Borrowing Service page.

Watch the video to learn more.

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the Environmental Protection Department and

The University of Hong Kong

No. 50 Kotewall Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

(temporarily closed until further notice)

lfseec@hku.hk

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