WWF Specialists Lead a Night Safari to Mai Po

Description

Join an after-hours exploration of Mai Po Marshes, where the wetland transforms into a vivid nocturnal landscape. Guided by WWF specialists, this summer safari invites participants to attune to the rhythms of the marsh at dusk — when reedbeds soften in the fading light and hidden species begin to emerge. As an internationally significant wetland, Mai Po offers a rare seasonal perspective on a Ramsar-listed site more often associated with migratory birds, shifting attention instead to its lesser-seen night ecology.

Expect immersive encounters with fireflies unique to Mai Po, alongside bats, frogs, snakes and the rare Eurasian otter of southern China. Moving through reedbeds and a gei wai (traditional shrimp pond), the walk emphasises close observation and sensory awareness as these nocturnal species animate the landscape.

Organised by RGS-HK, the group departs Central by coach at 17:00 and returns at 22:00, beginning with a sunset walk in the reedbeds, followed by a night expedition to a gei wai with bat and firefly observation.

Please note: Due to Typhoon Signal No. 3, the field trip will be postponed and rescheduled to Friday, 14 August.