Subject: 塱原觀鳥注意事項 Important note for birding in Long Valley [Print This Page] Author: HKBWS WY Time: 27/10/2009 19:12 Subject: 塱原觀鳥注意事項 Important note for birding in Long Valley
Important note for birding in Long Valley
Recently, many bird watchers and photographers were attracted to Long Valley since some rare birds e.g. Japanese Quail and Black-headed Bunting etc., were recorded there. However, please be very careful that:
1. Long Valley is mostly owned by private landowner and managed by farmers, please respect local residents and farmers, do not damage anything and crops in the field;
2. Farmers plants crops around farmlands. So please be careful when you are walking in Long Valley. DO NOT step on the crops. And DO NOT walk into the farmlands even if the path is blocked. If the path is blocked, please use another path. To avoid unnecessary lost, don’t try to pass through the barrier.
3. Protect the natural environment, do not litter or smoke. Please keep quiet.
4. For all drivers, please do not park your car near village houses. Leave your contact number in front window of the car in case of any blockage.
Thank you for your cooperation!
HKBWS Author: HKBWS Vicky Time: 18/10/2010 18:17
Since a lot of bird watchers and photographers present in Long Valley recently, in order to avoid bad feeling of farmers and residents, please follow the regulations mentioned above. At the same time, please DO NOT DISTURB birds. If you find anyone disturbing birds, please call AFCD at 1823. Thank you!!Author: mike_leung Time: 18/10/2010 22:11
In order to prevent obstructing and misunderstanding with local farmers and residents, please note the following points:
1. Try to use car parks or parking spaces with meters;
2. Try to park vehicles in open area or at a side of broad roads;
3. After parking the car, please note whether the vehicle would obstruct the traffic, or occupied residents’ parking spaces;
4. Try to place the contact number in front of the windscreen for emergency contact.
Long Valley and most villages are private places, members visiting these areas should respect and not causing any inconvenience to local villagers and residents.Author: HFCheung Time: 20/10/2010 19:49
Please DO NOT step/walk into the farmland. This is a kind of respect to farmers!!!
Since there are many visitors in Long Valley recently. They are not visiting Long Valley for birds but for taking landscape and other photos. Please behave yourself and leave a good impression to them esp. those who are not familiar with Long Valley.
Although those paddy fields were managed by HKBWS and CA, that doesn't mean you can walk/step into the field!!!! Farmers didn't ask birders and photographers to leave the paddy fields because they are not dare to do so since they receive subsidies from the society.
In addition, there are some narrow bunds between the rice paddies, however, it is not recommended to walk on since the bunds are for other purposes (farmers' use).
Even those harvested farmlands, it is not appropriate to walk on as well. This will give other visitors an impression that they can also walk into other farmlands with crops.
Friendly Reminder:
Birding season has started and some rare species has arrived Long Valley recently. We would like to remind all bird watchers and photographers to follow the important notes mentioned above when birding/photographing in Long Valley. To maintain good relationship with farmers and avoid unhappy experience, please be aware of crops planted around the farmlands and please do not step/walk into the farmlands.
Wish you all happy birding!!
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